What Are the Benefits of E-Filing Your Taxes?
In 2021, 90% of people e-filed their tax returns. And it’s no surprise why. Thanks to technology, there’s no reason to prepare your return by hand and mail it in. E-filing is the faster, easier, and more accurate way to do your taxes. Once you try it, you’ll never go...
Smart Moves to Make Before the April 18th Tax Deadline
The tax deadline is April 18th which means it’s now crunch time for last-minute filers. Here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare for Tax Day. Claim your tax refund Most people who file a tax return get a refund, so what are you waiting for? E-file now to claim yours. ...
Made a Tax Mistake? Amend Your Return
Did you notice a mistake on your taxes after you filed? Depending on your situation, you may have to amend your return. Don’t worry about math errors, the IRS will automatically correct those kinds of mistakes. Filing an amendment is only necessary if you need to correct your...
4 Tax-Free Investments to Reduce Your Tax Burden
Investing is a great way to build wealth and prepare for retirement. But investing can also help you reduce your tax burden—if you know where to look. Learn how investments are taxed and what tax-free investments you can take advantage of this year. How Investments Are Taxed Any...
Surprising Things You Probably Didn’t Know Were Taxable
Let's say you’re walking down the street and out the corner of your eye you spot a $100 bill on the ground. Finders keepers, right? Not so fast. Whether you find money or property, the IRS expects you to report your windfall, so they can tax you accordingly. But their greed...
Filing Taxes After Divorce: What You Need to Know
When you’re going through a divorce, taxes may be the last thing on your mind. But divorce can have a significant impact on your taxes—including your filing status, name changes, qualifying credits and deductions, and social security benefits—and your overall financial future. If...
5 Smart Moves to Boost Next Year’s Refund
Everyone loves getting a refund at tax time and the bigger the check, the better. Although the average refund is around $3,000, not everyone is so lucky. If you owed the IRS or got very little money back this year, we have a few tricks to help boost your tax refund next year. Make...
6 Tips for Safeguarding Tax Records
Finished filing your taxes? Don’t throw out your tax records just yet. It’s important to secure your tax records going back several years in case you need to reference them later. But natural disasters and extreme weather like hurricanes or wildfires and even cybersecurity threats...