5 Tax Mistakes We Made Each Year
For the first ten years of our marriage, my husband and I filed out our taxes using a software program, which was often a frustrating experience. I’m sure we likely lost out on some of the money we could have gotten back from the government if I hadn’t done the taxes myself. Until five years ago, we typically had 5 tax mistakes we made each year.
Doing Our Taxes Ourselves
I know some people do...
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How to Find the Amount You Get Back from Taxes
The average American gets back over $2,000 a year as a federal income tax refund, which they appreciate. Many Americans like getting a large refund and consider it their de facto savings account. Some purposely claim zero on their W-4 forms so that they will get back a larger refund. Of course, financial advisors suggest you don’t do this because you’re essentially giving the government an interest-free...
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Tax Scams And Government Impostor Schemes During COVID-19
Have you encountered scams during COVID-19?
In any emergency, a certain number of bottom-feeding scammers come out of the woodwork to cheat hurting people out of relief money, mortgages, and more. In the age of coronavirus relief, financial bailouts, and government stimulus checks, it’s important to be vigilant about your personal data and how you respond to unsolicited calls, texts, social media...
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United States Coronavirus Tax Relief
Are you in search of coronavirus tax relief? In March of 2020, Congress passed the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Considered the largest economic relief bill in American history, the package includes a wide variety of bailout funds for businesses and individual workers including Economic Impact Payments from the government that function as refundable tax...
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You Might Need a Home Warranty
If you own a property, you need a home warranty. At first glance, it may seem like just an additional expense. However, it will probably save you more money than you can imagine.
What is a Home Warranty?
A home warranty is essentially a comprehensive extended warranty for your appliances. You pay a fee coverage you request in an annual payment or monthly payments. If you make a service request, you...
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