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With all of the events and festivities of the holiday season, we tend to forget that the tax-filing season is right around the corner. There is still a lot of time left until the April income tax filing deadline, but why wait until the last minute to get your affairs in order? In order for you to receive a speedier refund, it helps to file your return as soon as possible. In order to file earlier in the tax season, you can take the steps below to prepare yourself for the tax filing season. [Read More...]
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Last week we talked about the expiring Bush Tax Cuts and what that could mean for the 2013 tax brackets. Without Congressional action before the end of December, almost everyone will be hit will some type of tax increase. This week we are discussing the list of the expiring benefits and how all taxpayers will be affected. Be sure to check the list for items that will apply to you to get an idea of how your tax situation will be impacted. [Read More...]
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When filing your taxes this upcoming year, you will be filing your taxes for 2012 and therefore can determine the amount of taxes you owe by the 2012 income tax brackets. However, the current Bush-Era tax cuts are about to expire and you may be affected. There are three possible scenarios for the 2013 tax brackets, and Congress has until December 31, 2012 to decide.
When filing your taxes this upcoming year, you will be filing your taxes for 2012 and therefore can determine the amount of taxes you owe by the 2012 income tax brackets. However, the current Bush-Era tax cuts are about to expire and you may be affected. There are three possible scenarios for the 2013 tax brackets, and Congress has until December 31, 2012 to decide. [Read More...]
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Do you receive tips as part of your job? Did you know, all tips you receive are income and are subject to federal income tax? You must include in your gross income on your tax return all tips you receive directly, charged tips paid to you by your employer, and your share of any tips you receive under a tip-splitting or tip-pooling arrangement.
Do you receive tips as part of your job? Did you know, all tips you receive are income and are subject to federal income tax? You must include in your gross income on your tax return all tips you receive directly, charged tips paid to you by your employer, and your share of any tips you receive under a tip-splitting or tip-pooling arrangement. [Read More...]
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