tax
What should I do if I receive a property tax bill?
You opened your mailbox waiting for a funny delivery or a useful coupon. But instead, the mail brought you an unexpected financial inconvenience—a property tax bill. Property taxes are an inevitable expense for all homeowners. But receiving a property tax bill in the mail can still be a big surprise. Once you get over the […]
Tax Free States: How to Benefit from Geo-Arbitrage
Everyone wants taxes to be lower. Taxes are something that people are more than inclined to complain about, and they see them as a way the government takes away their hard-earned money. While in the United States, you must pay federal and state taxes. One way to get a lower tax bill is to live […]
What happens if you file your tax return late? Here’s the good and bad news
Just do it already. Change your view of taxes if you think not filing a tax return is the best option for you. Why you’re asking? What happens if you file your tax return late? Well, I would like it to be succinct and say, “You don’t want to know,” but you might want to […]
7 tax deductions and incentives for college students to save money
Over the past 20 years, the cost of college tuition has tripled and has grown nearly 8 times faster than wages. While public higher education is mostly the responsibility of the state, the federal government does encourage continuing education through tax deductions and tax incentives. To see how you can take advantage of these tax […]
How long to keep tax returns: 7 questions to consider
How long to keep tax returns is one of the most frequently asked questions in personal finance. Did you know that the average American spends 13 hours a year preparing federal tax returns? For small business owners, this figure almost doubles to 24 hours! After filing your tax return for the year, it’s always a […]