income tax tips

  1. Uncle Sam Moneybag

    5 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

    An estimated 75 percent of taxpayers are expected to receive a tax refund this year, with the average check coming in at about $3,000, according to the IRS.

    Finance By Apr. 15 No Responses
  2. Messy desk

    Spring Cleaning for Your Finances

    With spring rapidly approaching and longer, lighter days ahead, you’re likely anxious to renew and refresh. Here are some projects to consider.

    Finance By Mar. 13 No Responses
  3. Tax return check

    Hit by a Disaster? You May Get Tax Relief

    If you have been affected by a federally declared disaster, you have the option of claiming disaster-related casualty losses on your federal income tax return for either this year or last year.

    Tips & Advice By Feb. 19 No Responses
  4. Mortgage and down payment

    Expecting a Tax Refund? Invest It In Your Home

    Even modest investments can improve your home’s value and make it more livable. Here are five home improvement projects you may want to consider, all under $3,000.

    Tips & Advice By Feb. 15 No Responses
  5. money down the drain

    Don’t Let These Tax Credits Go Down the Drain

    Unlike deductions and exemptions, which lower the amount of income you are taxed on, credits directly reduce the amount of taxes you owe.

    Finance By Feb. 14 No Responses
  6. Tax time clock

    Own a Home? Check Out These 8 Tax Breaks

    Before you sit down with your accountant, it’s important for you to know that merely owning a home could mean you qualify for tax breaks.

    Tips & Advice By Feb. 7 No Responses