Who Decides What’s A ‘Loan’ And What’s Taxable? The IRS
When your uncle loans you $5,000 to tide you over, is it taxable income? Of course not. What about when the bank loans you $100,000? Again no. Yet if a loan is forgiven, it suddenly is income then....
View ArticleLike Share Print Get your refund faster — Tell IRS to Direct Deposit Your...
Direct deposit also avoids the possibility that your check could be lost or stolen or returned to IRS as undeliverable. Speed, safety and choice — with direct deposit you can have it all. Continue...
View ArticleTax Savings for Parents: Tax Credits and Deductions Parents Need to Know
Do you have children? Though your little bundle of joy taps into your pocket book throughout the year, but during tax time, they can help you put money back into your pockets. Continue Reading…
View Article8 common tax-time goofs that can delay your refund
Waiting until the 11th hour to file your tax return suggests your main goal is just to make sure it gets done on time. But if you slip up, it may be simply a case of hurry up and wait — for your...
View Article2013 tax code cheat sheet
6 key tax changes to consider now In January, Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA). Many provisions in the fiscal-cliff legislation were stopgaps until Congress could wrangle...
View ArticleDo Your Taxes for Free: Taxes Made Less Taxing 30
This year use IRS Free File – A less taxing way to prepare and e-file your federal taxes.
View ArticleIRS Warns of Delays with Child Tax Credit Claims
The Internal Revenue Service is cautioning tax preparers about delays in processing tax returns claiming the Child Tax Credit because of incorrectly filled out forms.Continue Reading…
View ArticleWait a Minute. Do I Even Need to File a Tax Return?
First, you have to determine if you are required to file a tax return. The rules for filing a return and paying taxes differ depending on whether you are self-employed or receive wages as an...
View ArticleStolen tax refund? What to do next
Making some key moves early can lead to a quicker resolution While many Americans have already received tax refunds for last year, a growing number are getting some rather frustrating news — a notice...
View ArticleOwn a Home? Check Out These 8 Tax Breaks
Taxes are due April 15, which means it’s time to start gathering your W2s, 1099s, child care receipts and bank statements. Continue Reading
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