Tax Tips

Do My Own Taxes or Pay a Professional? How to Choose

February 11, 2020

Should you do your own tax return or pay a professional to help you? The answer varies for everyone. If you have an easy tax situation, you can… Read More

Guide to Avoid Owing Taxes on 1099 Income

December 10, 2019

If you've recently landed a gig driving for Uber, walking dogs for Rover, shopping for Instacart, or doing odd jobs on TaskRabbit, you need to be aware that… Read More

When and How to Start Paying Estimated Tax for IRA Withdrawals

March 19, 2018

Regardless why, you’ve decided to withdraw money from your IRA. Therefore, you need to know what tax liability (if any) you’re responsible for and if you need to make… Read More

Cryptocurrency and the IRS: What You Need to Know

February 7, 2018

With the price increases of nearly 500 percent in 2017, bitcoin has recently caught the eyes of a lot of investors and speculators, but the IRS has had… Read More

Why Getting a Big Refund Is Not Ideal

January 15, 2018

For millions of people, it’s often one of the most exciting days of the year. Christmas is unbelievable! But, this isn’t about Christmas, although, it is possible that… Read More

How Tax Withholdings Works & How to Adjust Optimally

November 6, 2017

Recently, the IRS issued a statement urging taxpayers to double check their withholding status. That simply refers to the amount of income tax your employer withholds from your… Read More

How Will the Equifax Data Breach Affect Your Tax Return?

September 18, 2017

Filing your next tax return is probably the furthest thing from your mind right now. But you might want to give it at least a little attention. It’s… Read More

Why Your Taxes In Retirement May Be More Than You Think

July 11, 2017

Are you worried about what your taxes in retirement will look like? What's the reward for approximately 45 years of your life spent working? It's a relaxing and… Read More

Getting Ready to Retire – Are You Ready for Taxes?

June 27, 2016

You’ve worked hard all your life and you’ve been smart with your money. Now you’re ready to finally call it quits and enjoy the so-called “golden years.” Many… Read More

What Can You Do to Get a Bigger Tax Refund in 2017?

April 25, 2016

While no one wants to pay taxes, it’s an inevitable part of life. If you make money then you have to pay the government a portion of that… Read More