- April 7, 2022I understand not filing until the absolutely latest minute. Been there, done that. I also get why some people delay…
- April 6, 2022Photo by 401k2012 via Flickr CC April 18 isn't just the day you must file your 2021 tax return and…
- April 5, 2022Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Millions of taxpayers and buckling down to complete their 2021 tax returns by April…
- April 4, 2022April brings not only spring showers, but also a focus on the annual tax-filing due date. Welcome to the first…
- April 3, 2022Screenshot of YouTube News Disaster video of Puerto Rico flooding Tax Day 2022 has been moved to May 16 and June 15,…
- April 2, 2022TAP members grace the cover of the federal advisory panel's 2021 Annual Report. As the annual tax filing (and payment)…
- April 1, 2022Don't be an April Fool, or gullible person who's an easily caught fish when it comes to fakes floating around…
- March 31, 2022Reviewed and updated May 21, 2023 Federal tax returns get most of the attention during the annual tax season. That's…
March 30, 2022The coronavirus pandemic has prompted millions to work from home. The simplified home office tax deduction could pays off these…- March 29, 2022You need to follow your doctors' practice of keeping track of your medical records. Your documentation of your health care…
- March 28, 2022President Joe Biden's fiscal year 2023 budget proposal of a minimum tax on the wealthiest Americans, as well as a…
- March 27, 2022Did you turn 72 in the last half of 2021? Happy belated birthday, from me and the Internal Revenue Service.…
- March 26, 2022No-cost help fulfilling our annual tax-filing obligations has always been a better slogan than a reality. We are just about…
- March 25, 2022It's that time of filing season again. The Internal Revenue Service is reminding millions of people that they've left collective…
- March 25, 2022State-by-State breakout of possibly forfeited refund money The Internal Revenue Service is once again holding a vast amount of money…
- March 24, 2022The iconic Hollywood sign is still there, but films no longer are limited to Los Angeles backlots. They're made across…
- March 23, 2022One of the big selling points of taking your taxes electronic is that the Internal Revenue Service's turnaround is quicker.…
- March 22, 2022Tax payments have come a long way since this 1939 painted window suggestion. (New York Public Library image) Tax Day…
- March 21, 2022Imgur-Finextra Organized crowdfunding has been around for 25 years. It's helped people make ends meet, cover emergency expenses, make movies,…
- March 20, 2022Does your tax bill seem too big? You are not alone in thinking that, according to a recent survey. Every…
- March 19, 2022Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels Inflation is the biggest domestic, and political, concern right now. And after months of waiting, the…
- March 18, 2022Homeowners know that keeping a residence in shape is a continual effort. Most of the time, we're just trying to…
- March 17, 2022Tax Day 2022 is a month away. That means lot of us are finally getting serious about filling out…
- March 16, 2022Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, made an emotional plea to U.S. lawmakers for more help as his country battles Russian…
- March 15, 2022March Madness, the name of the annual NCAA men's basketball tournament, begins today. The betting on the games began Sunday,…
- March 14, 2022Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 nearly doubled the standard deduction amounts, even more people have…
- March 13, 2022IRS office in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Bisanz via Wikipedia Commons) Almost six months into Uncle Sam's current…
- March 12, 2022Ready to take a break from your 2021 taxes? I have just the diversion. You can read all about the…
- March 11, 2022The IRS regularly sends out postcards, like this one that arrived in my snail mail box, seeking new employees. This…
- March 10, 2022When folks call the IRS for help, they often get the feeling that this 1914 switchboard is how the agency…
- March 9, 2022FSA Store Medical flexible savings accounts are a great tax break. This workplace-provided benefit allows you to put money into…
- March 8, 2022It's not a literally blank computer screen, but the IRS and White House Child Tax Credit portals aren't accepting input…
- March 7, 2022Before COVID-19 (remember that far back?), VITA volunteers operated in more open spaces, like here at this United Way location…
- March 6, 2022Photo by Kevin Bidwell from Pexels Need in-person help with a tax issue? Then mark your calendar for Saturday, March…
- March 5, 2022Abandoned Russian tank in Ukraine (Rob Lee via Twitter) The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the latest reminder that wars…
- March 4, 2022Tanker unloading crude oil (Photo by Hervé Cozanet, Marine-Marchande/Wikipedia Commons) Energy is on a lot of folks' minds right now.…
- March 3, 2022Scenic overlooks, like this view of the Austin skyline from my suburban neighborhood, can be lovely. But when it comes…
- March 2, 2022Don't let filing your taxes scare you. Take that fear and turn it into awareness of common Form 1040 mistakes…
- March 1, 2022Photo by Bich Tran from Pexels Sure, taxes are due on April 18 (this year), but March is big tax…
- February 28, 2022Fotolia As you finish up your 2021 tax year Form 1040, make sure you don't miss your charitable deductions. No,…
