Report: Clinton Tax Plan Adds $550 Billion
The Hillary Clinton tax plan grew by $550 billion according to a report by a D.C. public policy group. The increase covers new taxes and fees and would affect b...
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What Should I Do if I Made A Mistake on My Taxes?
"Help, I've made a mistake on my taxes!" A mistake on taxes filing can be chilling, but follow this advice to fix things quickly if you've found yourself saying...
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...
The 5 Most Hated Taxes and How to Avoid Them
The most hated tax in the United States? Property tax, followed by federal income tax, state sales tax, social security tax and state income tax. Federal income...
How to Avoid an Audit on Home Office Tax Deductions
While the home office deduction is not the instant audit red flag it used to be, the rules surrounding it are strict. In this article, we show how to meet the t...
6 Important Reasons to File Your Taxes Early
There are lots of reasons to file your taxes early. For one, tax return theft is skyrocketing, and filing early prevents it. Refunds arrive faster, and even whe...
How to File Your Taxes Free Online
Filing taxes free online is easier than ever thanks to free tax software and free online tax forms from the IRS. Restrictions on each free tax filing option cre...
12 Common Tax Mistakes That Make You an IRS Target
The IRS has a list of red flags that tip them off if someone's ripe for an audit. Making one or more of these common tax mistakes can lead to back taxes, fines ...
Tax Return Theft Skyrocketing: Don’t Be a Victim
Criminals are filing more fraudulent tax returns each year, using others' social security numbers to trick the U.S. government into issuing refunds they don't d...
How Not To Lose Money on Tax Return Amazon Gift Cards
TurboTax customers lured by the promise of a 5% bonus for taking their tax return refunds on Amazon gift cards may want to think again. The deal can actually lo...
The Government Shutdown May Delay Your Tax Return
If you recall, last year the infamous D.C. beltway traffic was far less congested as Congressional leaders were at a standstill for 16 days, shutting down of th...