Ever wonder what the real benefits to electronic tax filing are? Or how long you should keep your old tax returns? What about all of those noncash donations you’ve made this year, can those add up at tax time, too? With April 15 fast approaching, Reader’s Digest asks tax planners from across the … [Read more...]
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8 STEPS TO TURN COUPONS INTO HUGE TAX DEDUCTIONS
The person who collects coupons often wonders what to do with all the coupons for products their family does not use. Some people have started trading circles and some people end up throwing them away. There is a way that you can use them to save money on your taxes. 8 STEPS TO TURN COUPONS INTO … [Read more...]
March 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
DEDUCT JOB HUNTING EXPENSES – TAX TIPS 101
Even losing a job can have a silver lining: You can possibly DEDUCT Job Hunting Expenses! That's right, the IRS may give you a tax break on your job search expenses, as long as you look for work in your current occupation. Granted, the deduction is limited to the amount you spend that’s more than … [Read more...]
March 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
HOW TO PREVENT TAX SEASON IDENTITY THEFT
The calendar has changed to February, which means tax season is just around the corner. This year, in addition to the usual anxiety about tax season, there’s a new concern for consumers to understand: tax identity theft. Tax identity theft occurs when someone files taxes in your name. Over the … [Read more...]
March 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
COMPLETE YOUR FEDERAL TAX RETURN WITH H&R BLOCK
H&R Block ® is your single source for tax preparation and online tax services. You can file income taxes online or using their great tax preparation software to e-file taxes. AND, now, with this special offer, you can complete your federal tax return using H&R Block's online product for … [Read more...]
March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
SEVEN MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN FILING YOUR TAX RETURN
Every year, our politicians talk about the need to simplify the tax code and every year, they make it more complex. The average taxpayer will spend an estimated 23 hours completing their return this year. Eighty percent of taxpayers will hire someone to do the work, or buy tax software, even … [Read more...]
March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
FILE + PREPARE YOUR OWN TAXES with TAXACT
Even if you don't know a single thing about itemizing, deductions, and everything in between, you can use TaxACT and it takes care of all of those things for you! No worries, it's guaranteed to get your maximum refund! It will find deductions you didn't even know you could claim :) With … [Read more...]
January 24, 2013 By 1 Comment
FIRST DATE TO FILE TAXES IN 2013 + TIPS TO KEEP MORE OF YOUR MONEY THIS YEAR
For those that anticipate a tax refund, you may already be wondering what is the first date to file taxes in 2013. You can file your federal taxes as early as Jan. 1, if you have all the necessary documents (W-2's, 1099's, interest statements, etc.). However, if you plan on filing your taxes … [Read more...]
