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Avoid a Tax Audit – Seven Tips to Possibly Keep the IRS Away
Posted on April 1, 2013 | No CommentsNothing causes that sick feeling in the pit of your stomach faster than opening the mailbox and seeing a tax audit letter from the IRS. And now that we are in the middle of tax filing season, follow these seven simple tips to lessen the... -
2012 Tax Day Freebies and Discounts
Posted on April 17, 2012 | No CommentsAs tax day comes to a close, why not treat yourself to a few freebies and discounts? Nothing is better than free especially when you’re recovering from tax day stress. Enjoy! Chili’s: Free appetizer or desert with this coupon. Available April 16 to 18 with the... -
5 Ways to Avoid an IRS Audit – as featured in SmartMoney
Posted on February 9, 2012 | No CommentsFace-to-face audits from the IRS are on the rise, especially for those reporting incomes over $200,000. Learn how to protect yourself and your assets from an audit. Click here to read the entire article. Kelli B. Grant and Quentin Fottrell report, 2/8/2012. [Image credit: taxbrackets.org] -
More Changes to Tax Form 1040 – as featured in SmartMoney
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsClick here to learn more about the changes that have been added to this year’s 1040 tax form. The post is the second piece of the two-part blog series. Click here to read the first installment. Bill Bischoff reports, 1/19/2012. Note: Tax Day is April 17, 2012 -
Your W-2 Form: Understanding the Basics
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsIn our previous post, we covered some basics to help you read and understand your paycheck better. Now let’s talk about W-2 forms. This handy document is awaited by many once January rolls in. Below is a quick breakdown to help you understand the document... -
Read and Understand Your Paycheck
Posted on January 21, 2012 | 2 CommentsEver wondered what all those different line items on your PMA check stand for? Well we’re here to help. Below is a quick breakdown so that you can see what these various deductions mean to you and your paycheck. 1. Gross vs. Net Pay First,... -
What’s New for Tax Form 1040 – as featured in SmartMoney
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsClick here to learn the new changes that have been added to this year’s 1040 tax form. The post is part 1 of a two-part series. Bill Bischoff reports, 1/11/2012. Note: Tax Day is April 17, 2012 -
Stop Coddling the Super-Rich – as featured in the New York Times
Posted on August 19, 2011 | 1 CommentBillionaires are paying taxes at a rate of 15-17%. Congress needs to stop hand-holding their friends. At what tax level are you paying? Click here to read more on this article from the New York Times by Warren E. Buffett, 8/14/2011.
