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My husband and I were recently shocked by the amount of our income tax refund. At first, we were elated. It was enough to pay off our car, allowing us to live debt-free. At the same time, we were kicking…
Many investors choose to invest in dividend-bearing stocks or mutual funds focusing on dividend payers as part of their portfolio. And those dividends can pay off in a major way. Investing in dividend-bearing stocks can be a great choice for…
According to a 2016 analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, about 18 million adults in the United States are cohabiting with an unmarried partner. People have their own reasons for cohabitation rather than getting married. Some test-drive a relationship before tying…
Tax time is stressful. It helps to be aware of possible deductions ahead of time so you can keep appropriate documentation to maximize your deductions and credits and pay the lowest tax possible. Even the IRS encourages you to take…
How do you feel when you think about taxes? Confused? Intimidated? Overwhelmed by the number of rules to follow and forms to complete? What if you could avoid filing a return entirely? No, we’re not talking about dubious tax shelters…
If you’re new to investing, you want to make sure you’re aware of how you need to report capital gains or losses on your tax return. Prior to 2012, Schedule D was the only form you needed to complete to…
When tax season is in full swing, you’re probably dealing with multiple tax forms. If you’re an employee, one of those forms is Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. An employer issues Form W-2 to an employee and sends a…
Besides sales tax, excise tax, property tax, income tax, and payroll taxes, individuals who buy and sell personal and investment assets must also contend with the capital gains tax system. If you sell capital assets like vehicles, stocks, bonds, collectibles,…
You’ve assembled and organized all of your tax documents to meet the April 15 tax filing deadline, and you’ve discovered that, unfortunately, you didn’t have enough tax withheld or make enough estimated tax payments. As a result, you owe Uncle Sam…
Being a solopreneur is exciting. You’re growing your own business and reaping the rewards of your hard work, and you have the freedom to choose when and where you work. But most small-business owners start out doing it all. Eventually, they…
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