Last year, we hired a contractor to help us tackle a big home renovation project. Since I’m self-employed and my husband works from home a few days a week, having a dedicated space for us to work became a necessity....
Whether your child is a newborn or a teenager almost ready to head off to college, children have an impact on your taxes. Here are some of the things you should know. Get That Number You probably were given a...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Just like finding $20 in your coat pocket, getting a big tax refund can feel pretty lucky. Alas, luck has nothing to do with it! Knowing the tax deductions and credits available to you is a...
While both tax deductions and tax credits can save you a significant amount of money on your taxes, they work in significantly different ways. Find out how here.
As parents, we work hard to provide our children with the best education, a roof to sleep under and food to eat every day. This valiant effort is not overlooked by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Here are some tax credits that are available when you prepare your tax return, that help you with the financial support of your home and children.
When it comes to U.S. taxpayers, there’s no end to the ingenuity applied when it comes to weird tax deductions and the crazy reasons given to justify them. Though some of them may seem like a reach, sometimes the IRS...
If you are in the military, we thank you for everything that you do. And Uncle Sam appreciates your service as well – the government recognizes your sacrifice and rewards you with a big basket of tax breaks. Here are five of them:
As you prepare to file your taxes, please keep in mind some helpful tax deductions and credits that may apply to your family. First off, many families filing are a bit confused over what exactly tax deductions and credits are. While...
Good news! Congress today voted to extend a number of expired tax breaks, also called Tax Extenders, either permanently or temporarily under the Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Typically, tax extenders are voted on every year or...
Even though we are still enjoying those long summer days and warm, balmy nights, you may be able to find out how you can lower your tax bill earlier this year. Every year or two Congress votes to extend temporary...
Last year, we hired a contractor to help us tackle a big home renovation project. Since I’m self-employed and my husband works from home a few days a week, having a dedicated space for us to work became a necessity.... 
