Why we put off filing our taxes and how to stop it.
The 2017 tax filing season has been officially underway for just more than a week. Lots of folks have already filed their returns. And, according to ecstatic posts on social media, some have received their refunds. Other taxpayers, however, are waiting to file. Form-ulaic delay: Why the delay. In a lot of cases, folks haven’t yet […]
10 Easy End of Year Tax Tips to Increase Your Tax Refund
It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is already upon us and the year will be coming to a close soon! Now is a great time to make some end of season tax moves to help lower your tax bill and increase your tax refund come tax time. Once the year ends, so do most […]
IRS Warns Of 2017 Tax Refund Delays
The Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning of 2017 tax refund delays for certain taxpayers, urging folks to adjust their tax withholding now. We’re talking about your 2016 taxes that are due April 15, 2017. There’s good reason to pay attention—at least there’s something you can do about it. A couple things are to […]
Life Changes Cause Tax Changes: Mid-Year Review
Each year, many people get a larger refund than they expected. Some find they owe a lot more tax than they thought they would. If this happened to you, review your situation to prevent another tax surprise. Did you marry? Have a child? Have a change in income? Some life events can have a major […]
Why You Should Review Your W-4
When you get a new job, your employer is required to have you complete paperwork for payroll. One such form is the W-4, which determines your federal tax withholding. What many people may not realize is this W-4 form means the difference between a refund or owing the IRS money when you file your tax […]
Still Time to Act to Avoid 2014 Tax Surprises
Even though only a few months remain in 2014, you still have time to act so you aren’t surprised at tax-time next year. You should take steps now to avoid owing more taxes or getting a larger refund than you expect. Here are some actions you can take to bring the taxes you pay in […]
Make A Mistake? How & When to Amend Your Tax Return
Don’t worry if you made a mistake on your tax return or forgot to claim a tax credit or deduction. Or maybe a financial institution sent out corrected 1099 statements for your investments. You can fix it by filing an amended return. Here are 10 tips that you should know about amending your federal tax […]