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Which form to file, deductions to claim and deadlines to meet. Make filing your taxes easier with these tips and tricks.
Tax Tips for Freelancers
Tax tips and strategies for freelance professionals and self-employed people. There are special circumstances that apply to freelance writers and other creative professions, so I will highlight what you need to know to prepare your taxes and to avoid IRS investigations.
Tax Tips for Gays, Lesbians and Same-Sex Couples
Don't get bogged down in federal and state tax confusion. Here's what gays, lesbians and same-sex couples need to know about filing taxes.
Itemizing Deductions Can Reduce Your Tax Bill
The standard deduction is certainly easier, and might be a better option if you have a simple tax situation or don’t own a home. But if you determine that itemizing is right for you, it could lead to substantial savings.
What's the Safest Way to Get a Tax Refund?
The IRS can deposit your tax refund directly into your checking or savings account. This is generally faster, and safer, than having a check mailed to your home address.
Avoid Tax Refund Anticipation Loans
Resist the urge to get your hands on your refund right away. Instant tax refunds are costly.
Make Filing Easier With These Record-Keeping Tips
When tax time comes around, do you dig frantically through piles of papers looking for the documentation you need to prepare your tax returns? Are you unsure about which records you should keep and which ones you can safely throw away? Here's how to keep your records organized.
The Top 10 Personal and Business Insurance Tax Tips
When tax time comes there can be an array of questions about deductions and what to report as income. The Insurance Tax Do's and Don'ts list of tax tips below will hopefully help many with tax questions regarding insurance whether on a personal or business level.
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