I remember my first visit to a tanning bed. I was a sophomore in college and did not want my skin to appear day-glow white during spring break. So, a few visits to the tanning bed turned...
Once more, the government has extended the First Time Homebuyer's Credit. What is important about this extension is that a taxpayer must have purchased the home before May 1, 2010- that portion ...
I hear taxpayers say that they owe, and because of the economy they are not going to file this year. Well, let me make it simple for you- just file! If you fail to file, you will face a pe...
So you are an employee (receive a W-2) and you have some business expenses required for your job, but your employer does not pay you for them. Can you take them off of your taxes? For expenses ...
Several options exist for getting a tax break from education expense. And, there is even a new one! Sometimes with all of the options, it feels like you need a PhD to find the right educ...
Let’s start with the basics, like what is a W-4? A W-4 is a Federal forms that tells your employer how much federal tax to with-hold. You can adjust your with-holding by changing your fil...
So we all know someone who is a pack rat. They have their first grade spelling test, newspapers from 15 years ago, and they have their last 15 years of tax returns. While you don’t n...
Have you ever been on “YahooAnswers!”? It is a forum for people to ask questions and get answers on a variety of topics, including tax issues. As someone who answers tax questi...
So, you are going green, want to help the environment, or maybe just save a little money in energy bills and you made some energy efficient improvements to your home or you bought a green car.&n...
So, you just purchased your first home and you’ve heard something about a tax credit, but aren’t sure how to get the credit? Well, let me make the First Time Homebuyers credit simple...