It’s a brand new year and new tax laws were signed into law over the holidays, but one thing to keep in mind is that for the vast majority of taxpayers, the new tax laws do not affect their 2017...
Mark your calendars! The IRS announced today that they will begin accepting e-filed tax returns on Monday, January 29, 2018. You can get started now and be first in line for your tax refund. TurboTax is already accepting tax returns...
What better way to celebrate Fall than by saving some money? (Okay, jumping in a pile of leaves is just as great.) With the temperature beginning to drop, it’s time to start looking around the house for ways to save...
Are you shopping for a new home? How exciting! You and your realtor have probably been racing to get your offers in since in most locales it is a “seller’s market” with so many buyers to compete with for the...
College is expensive. According to the College Board’s 2016 Trends in College Pricing report, the average full-time student at a four year nonprofit private university will pay $35,020 a year in tuition and fees. Add in room and board and the...
College can be expensive: according to the College Board, a private four-year college costs an average of $32,410 a year. Four years comes out to nearly $130,000! While it’s hard to argue against the value of a college education, no...
When it comes to tax deductions on your tax return, you have two options. The first option is to take the standard tax deduction, which will be based on your tax filing status. For the 2016 tax year, the standard...
As you file your taxes, you’re probably thinking about ways to reduce your taxable income. Did you know that there are a lot of strategies you can use with your retirement funds, like your IRA and 401(k), to reduce your...
Traveling to job interviews. Dry-cleaning your best suit. Printing resumes on quality paper. Working with a job search coach. If you engaged in any job search activities in 2016, you may be able to deduct the related expenses from your...
A big part of ensuring you get the biggest tax refund possible is claiming all the tax deductions and credits your eligible for. We all know life events like having children or buying a house have tax benefits, but what...
It’s a brand new year and new tax laws were signed into law over the holidays, but one thing to keep in mind is that for the vast majority of taxpayers, the new tax laws do not affect their 2017... 
