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Pandemic’s Effect On Filing 2020 Taxes

February 15, 2021

If you worked from home, received a relief payment, took on some gig work or filed unemployment benefits — or someone filed a fake claim in your name — there are things you need to be aware of. Likewise if you normally receive certain tax credits. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Seven December Moves To Save On 2020 Taxes

December 21, 2020

If you are the average American, tax considerations and financial adjustments are pretty low on your holiday to-do list. But if you enjoy saving money, are diligent in seeking ways to save, and excellent at following through with your plans, here are seven potential money-saving tips to take to save on this year's taxes. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Five Year-End Tax-Planning Steps to Consider Before the End of the Year

December 7, 2020

Here are a few tax-planning and tax-saving strategies to consider before December 31 to potentially help reduce your tax burden (or maybe even get you a larger refund in 2021), CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

4 Important Tax Items Every Retiree Should Know About

September 16, 2019

Many people think that when they get to retirement, they’ll be in a lower tax bracket. But retirement can be confusing and trickier. To reduce stress and make that hard-earned retirement more enjoyable, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR FOUR FUNDAMENTAL AREAS TO KNOW

Smaller Tax Refund This Year? Here Is Why, And How To Fix It Next Time

February 18, 2019

Millions of Americans are finding their refunds are smaller this year. For the three reasons why, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

The Top 13 Ways To Cut Your Taxes

January 28, 2019

Consider these thirteen ways to keep your contributions to Uncle Sam as low as possible. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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