With the second half of tax season here, it’s time to get those gears in motion to start filing. Tax season means getting your paperwork and finances in order. While it may not seem exciting, filing taxes is manageable. Plus...
When it comes to tax deductions on your tax return, you have two options. The first option is to take the standard tax deduction, which will be based on your tax filing status. For the 2016 tax year, the standard...
Q: I lost my husband a few months ago. How do I file our taxes this year? A. We are so sorry about your loss. The death of a loved one is never easy. Hopefully the answer to your question...
We all know life is complicated. And while taxes often touch upon the most joyful moments in life, many of our toughest times have tax implications as well. “Real Talk” is our new monthly blog series that answers the tax questions...
Do I File Jointly if I’m Divorced or Separated During the Year? When you get married or divorced, it affects your income tax filing status, for better or worse. Not only are the rates different for different filing statuses, but...
Getting married brings joy, excitement, and a whole new tax filing status that can mean more tax benefits at tax-time. Check the our second life event infographic in our five part series that shows you how marital bliss can have...
Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act, the U.S. Treasury and the IRS announced that legally married same-sex couples married in states that recognize same sex marriage will now be treated as married...
Did you change your Facebook status last year? Millions did! In fact, some 43,869,800 individuals changed their relationship status to “Single.” Another 3,025,791 changed their status to “It’s complicated.” And while 28,460,516 switched to “In a relationship,” a large proportion...
Did you get married this year, or are you planning to marry in the future? Married life requires many adjustments, and you’ll need to adjust to a new tax status as well. So take time out from your newly wedded...
Same-sex couples in states across the country have benefited in recent years from a wave of statewide laws that legally recognize their relationships. But along with the equality and protections afforded by a Registered Domestic Partnership, Civil Union or same-sex...
With the second half of tax season here, it’s time to get those gears in motion to start filing. Tax season means getting your paperwork and finances in order. While it may not seem exciting, filing taxes is manageable. Plus... 
