When we started filing our taxes, it felt overwhelming. However each year we try to learn and adjust our system, especially since I’m self-employed. It’s not a cake walk, but we feel more prepared and confident getting our taxes done....
By volunteering – including the local school or PTA – you may have some surprise tax benefits waiting for you when you file your income tax return. The IRS allows you to deduct certain expenses incurred in connection with volunteer...
Ever wondered if you could get some tax savings from being a pet owner? Well as much as you consider your furry friends like family, the IRS says you can’t claim them as dependents. (Sad news to me as this year we’ve had some...
The question “Who can I claim as my dependent?” has remained a confusing topic for many taxpayers and an area where tax deductions are often missed or misstated on tax returns. Did you know you may be able to claim...
Are you living with your girlfriend or boyfriend? Have you ever wondered whether or not you could claim him or her on your tax return as a dependent? Like many things in life, it depends. Even if it feels like...
Recently, there have been a plethora of stories about folks looking for a simpler life. For some, that simpler life is a tiny house where the upkeep and costs are low, and you strip your residence down to the bare...
If you’re an independent retailer, you may not be fully aware of all of the business tax deductions that are available to you. Some are obvious, like supplies and marketing costs, but there are many others that are easy to...
Besides donating money, one of the best ways you can support a worthy cause is to volunteer. Many organizations are limited by what they can do because they don’t have the support staff and leaders to help them grow. You can...
Hot enough for you? As summer starts to heat up, most of us begin to think of ways to keep cool. And you might be wondering about ways to get tax credits and deductions for the cost of doing so....
During the school year, your children may be in after school day care at the local center or, depending on their age, spend a couple of hours at home alone in the afternoon. You likely keep the monthly child care...
When we started filing our taxes, it felt overwhelming. However each year we try to learn and adjust our system, especially since I’m self-employed. It’s not a cake walk, but we feel more prepared and confident getting our taxes done.... 
