Taxes

TurboTax Prices Simplified

TurboTax prices are a bit of a tangle to unravel. We've simplified the TurboTax price structure in the easy to read table below. Surprisingly, the cheapest Turb...

John Oliver on the IRS

In the video below, comedian John Oliver takes on the IRS, but the result isn't what you might think. Question: What's worse than a government body whose job...

Traditional IRA vs Roth IRA

Traditional IRA vs Roth IRA: which is better? In most cases, a Roth IRA creates a lower lifetime tax bill, but a shrewd investor can still make more money with ...

How Do I File Taxes Late?

Everyone knows that April 15th is the date to file taxes. But by what time? And what happens when someone doesn't file in time? Last year, just before the well ...

How to File Taxes Online

Filing taxes online can help taxpayers file taxes faster and without worrying about something getting lost in the mail. If you make under $60,000 you can file t...

How to File for a Tax Extension

To file for a tax extension, taxpayers have to fill out and submit IRS form 4868, the Application for Automatic Extension form. The good news is, it's quick and...

When Should I Hire an Accountant?

A taxpayer should hire an accountant when doing so will save more money than the accountant costs. Accountants are usually worth the price when someone's tax bi...

4 Tips to Save Big Money on Taxes

Want to save money on taxes? Here are four tips that can cut your tax bill and save real money at tax time. Everyone has to pay taxes, but there's no need to ov...

Do Poor People Pay Taxes?

Do poor people or people have low income have to pay any taxes? Political pundits will often say this to upset others, or make a case for a change in taxes that...