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Claiming a Tax Deduction for Medical and Dental Expenses
Your medical expenses may save you money at tax time, but a few key rules apply. Here are some tax tips to help you determine if you can claim a tax deduction: You must itemize. You can only claim your … Continue reading
Ten Facts That You Should Know about Capital Gains and Losses
When you sell a capital asset the sale results in a capital gain or loss. A capital asset includes most property you own for personal use or own as an investment. Here are 10 facts that you should know about … Continue reading
Tax Planning for the Self-Employed
Self-employment is the opportunity to be your own boss, to come and go as you please, and oh yes, to establish a lifelong bond with your accountant. If you’re self-employed, you’ll need to pay your own FICA taxes and take … Continue reading
Starting a business and choosing an entity type
Choosing an Entity, a question I get alot! What is an entity? To start a business, you must first decide what form your business will take–in other words, you must choose an entity. You, the business owner, create the entity. … Continue reading
Choose the Right Filing Status
It’s important that you use the correct filing status when you file your tax return. Your status can affect the amount of tax you owe for the year. It may even affect whether you must file a tax return. Keep … Continue reading
The Health Care Law’s Effect on You
Nearly everyone is affected by the Affordable Care Act and will need to do something new when filing their taxes this year. The following chart will help you better understand how the health care law affects you and everyone on … Continue reading
Tax Changes for 2015: A Checklist
Welcome 2015! As the new year rolls around, it’s always a sure bet that there will be changes to current tax law and 2015 is no different. From health savings accounts to retirement contributions and standard deductions, here’s a checklist … Continue reading
Four Questions to Ask Before You Open Your Wallet
Even if you have the best of intentions, it’s easy to overspend. According to a Gallup poll conducted June 9-15, 2014,* 58% of people who had shopped during the previous four weeks said they spent more at the store than … Continue reading
Six Tips for People Who Owe Taxes
While most people get a refund from the IRS when they file their taxes, some do not. If you owe federal taxes, the IRS has several ways for you to pay. Here are six tips for people who owe taxes: … Continue reading
How Long Will It Take to Double My Money?
Before making any investment decision, one of the key elements you face is working out the real rate of return on your investment. Compound interest is critical to investment growth. Whether your financial portfolio consists solely of a deposit account … Continue reading