Springtime Homework -- A College Student's Guide To Filing Your Taxes

Posted on 6 August 2016

If you're a college student, income taxes are probably pretty low on the list of things you look forward to doing. But, despite having a bad reputation for being confusing, time-consuming and frequently wrong, filing your taxes can be an easier task than you might think. The trick is to follow a few steps to success. Here is a checklist for any student facing tax season. Check With Your Parents [Read More]

When Time Flies -- When And How To File For An Income Tax Extension

Posted on 4 July 2016

While most people are able to successfully file their income taxes before the April deadline each year, there can be a variety of reasons why you find yourself unable to do so. This can be a really stressful realization. Will you be penalized? Will you owe money? Do you have any options other than just being late and hoping for the best? The answer to that last question should reassure you. [Read More]

Important Questions To Ask When You Are Choosing A Payroll Service

Posted on 29 June 2016

When choosing a payroll service, it is important to be sure that you have chosen a trustworthy company that can adequately meet all of your needs. The increasing complexity of payroll services has led to an increase in the time and challenges associated with processing them and the related work. In order to find the right payroll company to outsource that time-consuming work to, asking following questions will be very helpful. [Read More]

Renting A Room On The Side? 3 Money Questions To Ask Before Hanging Out That Sign

Posted on 14 June 2016

If you're looking for some extra income, renting out part or all of your home can be a great way to earn a little on the side. But if you aren't aware of the financial implications, you could end up making less or no income. So, what should you keep in mind when deciding how often to rent your home to travelers? Here are the 3 biggest questions to answer before starting. [Read More]

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Improving Your Tax Situation

After dealing with loads of tax problems for a few years, I decided that I needed to work a little harder to take care of my finances. To avoid problems, I hired a tax accountant and started to focus more on write offs. It was a lot of work, but with the help of my accountant I was able to avoid a lot of tax debt. This blog is all about improving your situation by keeping closer track of your finances and trying hard not to incur tax debt. You never know, you might be able to save a boatload of money and avoid tax problems in the longterm.

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