Education is a basic structure for a bright future, but it can also become a source of financial stress. Luckily, the government offers saving plans and tax credits that can help relieve some of that burden. Saving Plan There are some federal and state-sponsored options when it comes to saving for education expenses, including Section […]
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Tax day may still be several months away, but deductible expenses come up all throughout the year. It’s a good idea to keep track of which purchases you’ll be able to deduct and keep the receipts with your tax paperwork— this will help tax time go smoothly for you and make sure you save as
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Underwithholding or overwithholding taxes is a risk most people in the United States face, and if you work two or more jobs, there is an increased chance that your employers may not be withholding the right amount of tax from your paycheck. If you don’t catch any issues you may have, you will either not
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Any business owner knows that it is important to think about the future of your business. As you age, you also begin to think about what will happen to your business once you retire, which brings you to a process known as succession planning. What is Succession Planning? Succession planning is the process of determining
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We always make sure our house, car, and other valuables are locked up when we go away, but what about securing our personal information? Data found in 2017 studies shows that 22.6% of the 2.68 million reported cases of identity theft were related to employment or taxes. While it may not be possible to be
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Even a supposedly simple individual tax return can have its challenges, and with tax laws continually changing, it can be all too easy to make costly mistakes or to overlook deductions and credits you may be entitled to. If you want to make sure your taxes are filed correctly without taking on the burden of
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Welcoming a new child to your family is an exciting time! Whether you are adopting or not, whether this is your first child or one of several, it is a big step that requires preparation in many ways, including financial planning. With this in mind, we want to share some tax tips to help parents
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If you keep track of your mileage for travel related to business, medical, or charitable purposes, you should be aware that the IRS has recently released new mileage rates for the upcoming year. These rates are determined through a study that includes the fixed and variable costs of operating a vehicle, and will take effect
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Business owners need to keep track of a lot of information, and staying up-to-date with financial records is an important part of that. Accurate financial records will help you understand the health of your business, and will also make it easy to ask the bank for a loan if you’re thinking about expanding. Make sure
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Once you have your business set up and you’re ready to hire employees, you need to think about payroll – the way you will compensate these employees for the work they provide for your business. It’s important that you set up a system from the beginning, as it will help you stay on top of
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