Recent health care reform legislation has both extended and revised the adoption tax credit. If you or someone you know has adopted a child this year, you may want to take note of these recent c...
Whether your child is leaving for college next week, next year or 15 years from now, it’s always a good time to consider your college savings strategy and tax advantages. One path to take ...
In 2010, the IRS launched an initiative to increase oversight of the tax preparation industry and introduced regulations for those who are paid to prepare tax returns. Since then, 708,000 prepar...
As parents, we always hope that our kids will grow up to be successful and happy. I know that I also worry that they'll understand how to manage their finances and make smart financial decisions...
With the first day of school now less than one month away, it’s time to start thinking about what we’ll do once the house quiets down and the nightly homework ritual begins. If you&r...
If you're a recent college grad and have already secured your first job, you'll need to become familiar with what Uncle Sam will expect of you at tax time. For starters, you will most likely be ...
"School's out for summer!" I bet you couldn't read that sentence without singing the song! School is out and many students will be starting summer jobs. The Internal Revenue Service reminds st...
If you didn't take advantage of the energy tax credits offered in 2009 and 2010, don't panic... You still have the opportunity to save a few tax dollars! The maximum tax credit for 2011 ...
By February 15th, you should have received most of the necessary forms to begin work on your 2010 tax return. If you haven’t received a W-2, there are a few steps you can take to track dow...
Almost one year ago today, I posted my thoughts about the new Tax Preparer Registration standards that the IRS announced in an effort to hold preparers more accountable for the work they’re doin...