Rebecca Lake

Rebecca Lake has been writing about the nuts and bolts of personal finance since 2009. She's written thousands of articles on everything from credit cards and liability management to taxes, budgeting and retirement planning. Her work has been featured on numerous finance sites, including the Quicken money blog, MoneyCrashers.com, Zacks.com and The Nest. When she's not writing about finance, she occasionally blogs at www.AtHomeWriting.com. Follow Me on Google+

4 Ways to Get Your 2014 Tax Return Prepared for Free

January 5, 2015

April 15th is still a few months away but it's not too early to think about getting your taxes done. If you've got a fairly simple return, you… Read More

IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rate for 2015

December 23, 2014

Using your vehicle for business purposes can add up to a big deduction at tax time if you're able to write off some of the cost. Taxpayers can… Read More

Why the 2015 Tax Season May Mean Headaches for Filers

December 16, 2014

Many taxpayers see their stress level spike as the April 15th filing deadline gets closer, especially for those who are scrambling to get their return completed on time.… Read More

Key Tax Changes to Expect When Filing Your 2014 Taxes

December 11, 2014

Even though April is still a few months away, it's never too soon to start prepping for tax time. Thanks to the introduction of new tax laws and… Read More

New Tax Rules for Savers Coming in 2015

December 4, 2014

Setting aside money in a tax-deferred account such as an IRA is a great way to build up your nest egg while potentially reducing your tax liability. If… Read More

3 Important Tax Lessons We Can Learn From the Giudices

November 3, 2014

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably seen all the news stories revolving around Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Teresa and Joe Guidice. The reality… Read More

2014 Year-End Tax Planning Moves to Make Now

October 22, 2014

Tax season is still a few months away but that doesn't mean you can't start working on your strategy now. There's still time to do a few things… Read More

IRS Falls Short on Collecting from Delinquent Taxpayer

October 16, 2014

The last thing you want to find in your mailbox is a notice from the IRS telling you that you owe additional taxes. You could ignore it and… Read More

5 Tax Tips for Starting a New Business

October 7, 2014

Starting a business requires a significant amount of planning but the more prepared you are, the greater the odds of success. One of the most important things entrepreneurs… Read More

Tax Differences College Palsn: 529 Plan vs. Coverdell ESA

September 23, 2014

Millions of students are heading off to college and that collective groan you hear is the sound of parents who are scrambling to figure out how to handle… Read More

7 of the World’s Weirdest Tax Laws

August 27, 2014

The U.S. tax code is full of idiosyncrasies and there are plenty of strange tax rules at the state level. For instance, if you live in California you… Read More

Top 5 Tax Planning Tips for Recent College Grads

August 19, 2014

Graduating from college feels a little like crossing the finish line of a very long race but in reality, it's just the beginning. Going from the classroom the… Read More