From the taxes Tag

How To Avoid Tax Identity Theft

Having your identity stolen creates countless problems. Without a secure identity you can face financial ruin if someone uses your identity to obtain loans that then go unpaid, and you might not even know […]

Have You Updated Your Status Lately?

No, not your Facebook or Twitter status, but your tax filing status. If you are married you have the option of filing your income tax return with your spouse, or separately. The decision you […]

Paper Or Plastic: A Look At The Benefits Of Electronic Filing

Nowadays nearly everything can be done online. You can shop for clothes, find a repairman, and even upload a grocery list to Target and then simply go pick up your purchase at customer service. […]

Are Tax Rate Increases In Your Future?

Not so long ago a once popular President said “read my lips, no new taxes”, then proceeded to raise tax rates. Since the days of the Boston Tea Party, Americans have been frustrated with […]

The Tables Have Turned

The lost email scandal of 2014 is entering a new phase, a possible criminal investigation. In 2014 the IRS claimed to have “lost” thousands of emails that may show conservative groups were targeted for […]

Common Tax Misconceptions And How To Avoid Them

Filing taxes is a complicated task, and it can be confusing figuring out what information to provide. There are several choices when determining your tax status, and it can also be hard to figure […]

When To Fill Out A 1099 Form

Everyone’s tax situation is different. Some people only work for someone else, and have a W-2 given to them at the end of the year detailing their income and what was withheld. The self-employed […]

Who Pays The Most In Taxes?

The fact that people make different salaries is not new information. In most instances it is easy to see the disparity income level, by looking at material things such as houses and cars. In […]

Help! My Tax ID Was Stolen

With all the news surrounding the likelihood that tax refunds may be delayed due to a slashed IRS budget, it would seem that things couldn’t get much slower. Consider though the circumstance of having […]

Do I Have To Report What I Pay My Housekeeper?

Having someone come clean your house every other week, mow your lawn, or pick up your kids can be a real timesaver. If you are able to find someone to do these jobs for […]