- November 15, 2021There's one thing that every taxpayer, regardless of their financial situation, can agree on. We all want to pay the…
- November 14, 2021Photo: Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas from Pexels The Internal Revenue Service has a holiday gift for eligible families who've yet to collect…
- November 13, 2021Photo by Joshua Welch via Pexels It actually happened. Infrastructure Week — or more accurately, weeks — finally is real.…
- November 12, 2021Most of us would love to win the lottery. And most of us know that hitting a jackpot means the…
- November 11, 2021Tax year-in and tax year-out, most filers claim the standard deduction instead of itemizing. The option has always been appealing…
- November 10, 2021Inflation has spiked, which doesn't leave any of us as happy as this rising hot air balloon. However, some tax…
- November 9, 2021Democrats still are looking to ease the limit on the federal tax deduction on state and local taxes, or SALT…
- November 8, 2021Banks can be imposing, but having an account can mean quicker receipt of your tax refund via direct deposit. (Photo…
- November 7, 2021Some folks recently got an early holiday gift from the Internal Revenue Service. The tax agency has issued another 430,000…
- November 6, 2021Photo by Liza Summer from Pexels Investments have dominated recent money talk, on Capitol Hill and in the broader tax and financial…
- November 4, 2021This could be you in a few (or more) years. Make sure your retirement days truly turn into golden years…
- November 3, 2021Yes, cash sometimes is called lettuce, but tax gain harvesting isn't just about more green for your wallet. It could…
- November 2, 2021Congress is grappling with capital gains tax, specifically higher and unorthodox — some say unconstitutional — rates for billionaires. Meanwhile,…
- November 1, 2021UPDATE, Nov. 2, 2021: OK, #1 in this list now is moot. But the 5 remaining November tax moves still…
- October 31, 2021Elected officials come into office with grand plans. Then the reality of governing hits. Although President Joe Biden has a…
- October 30, 2021Family income affects just home much Child Tax Credit can be claimed. It also matters in the distribution of the…
- October 29, 2021Shutterstock There's one terrifying ghoul who hangs around long after Halloween. In fact, he and his ilk have been busy…
- October 26, 2021Rep. John Larson speaking at a press conference announcing his latest Social Security bill. Joining Larson were his Democratic colleagues…
- October 25, 2021As the battle over how to pay for the Biden Administration budget continues on Capitol Hill, much of the focus…
- October 24, 2021Photo by SHVETS production from Pexels A cell phone provider's television ad that's on heavy rotation here in the Austin…
- October 23, 2021The Child Tax Credit (CTC) was expanded as part of the COVID-19 relief bill signed into law by President Joe…
- October 22, 2021One of my favorite Lyle Lovett songs is "What Do You Do/The Glory of Love," where the Houston singer-songwriter shares…
- October 21, 2021Photo by ivan sellar from Pexels You're finally ready to give up being the boss. Or maybe you got a great offer…
- October 20, 2021Photo by Liza Summer from Pexels Everyone needs help now and then. That truism especially applies to filing taxes. But not everyone can…
- October 19, 2021This has been a wonderful weather week here in the Austin area. Nights have been cool. Days have topped out…
- October 18, 2021Millions of Americans rely on their workplace benefits to cover then health care and other needs. Most of them also…
- October 17, 2021Free tax-preparation and filing help is offered ever tax season through groups community groups nationwide, like this Volunteer Income Tax…
- October 16, 2021Lewis Hamilton visiting fans at the 2018 Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone (Photo by Jen_ross83) It's the greatest…
- October 15, 2021Hurricane Ida is one reason why some taxpayers don't have to get their extended tax returns to the IRS on…
- October 15, 2021Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels It's Tax Day. For real. October 15. The absolutely final day to get your 1040 (and…
- October 14, 2021The Social Security Administration (SSA) gave retirees and other recipients of the program's payments good news this week. Next year,…
- October 13, 2021Many Social Security recipients are celebrating the announcement that their benefits will increase in 2022. But if you get other…
- October 12, 2021Did you discover when you filed your taxes, either earlier this year or this week to get in under the…
- October 11, 2021Welcome to another Monday federal holiday. Today is Columbus Day. It's not necessarily manic, unless you're spending it finally finishing…
- October 10, 2021Fans of peer-to-peer payment apps are worried that a proposed $600 bank account reporting threshold will affect their transactions. It won't.…
- October 9, 2021The tax voyeur in all of us enjoyed the latest unsurprising revelations of how rich people hide money around the…
- October 8, 2021Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich from Pexels Hello, ultimate tax procrastinators. You now have just a week to finish your Form 1040 and…
- October 7, 2021Saving is a key component to reaching financial independence. However, for individuals facing added challenges, putting aside money for the…
- October 6, 2021These cattle out in the West Texas Big Bend area don't appear worried about much. Their owners, however, have a…
- October 5, 2021As the fight continues on Capitol Hill over how to pay for President Joe Biden's economic and infrastructure plans, property…