Tax Tips

How to Get Free Tax Assistance for Elderly, Low Income & Military

March 9, 2011

Numerous income tax filers can receive assistance when it comes to preparation and filing of their tax returns this year. These services are most often free and include… Read More

Tax Credits, Benefits and Deductions for Disabled Taxpayers

February 23, 2011

If you are a taxpayer and have a disability or have a child or other dependent with a disability you may qualify for numerous tax deductions and credits… Read More

Taxable Income: Income That Has to Be Reported on Your Tax Return

February 15, 2011

Have you received income from a side job, part time job, internet business or consulting gig this year?  Are you wondering whether or not the income you've earned… Read More

Education Tax Credits: Credits to Offset the Cost of Higher Education

February 11, 2011

The costs of higher education can be staggering.  Thankfully, there are two tax credits available to help families offset the cost of higher education for either your own… Read More

Apps to Help You With Your Taxes This Year

February 8, 2011

It's tax season once again and app users can find numerous apps to help with tax filing this year. Whether you use an iPhone, an Android or a… Read More

How the IRS Free File System Works: Who Can Use & Where to Find

February 3, 2011

You may be surprised to learn that everyone can file their federal tax returns for free, using either a software program or online fillable forms offered through the… Read More

TurboTax Review: TurboTax 2011 Edition for 2010 Taxes

February 1, 2011

Each year millions of taxpayers gather documents needed to file their annual tax return.  Many of these taxpayers will hand these documents over to an accountant or other… Read More

2010 Average Refund $3K: Tips For Spending Your Refund

January 27, 2011

American taxpayers received a staggering $328 billion from the IRS last year in the form of annual tax refunds.  At first glance this appears to be a huge… Read More

The Abusive Offshore Tax Avoidance Scheme

December 22, 2010

The IRS is not only concerned with abusive tax avoidance and tax fraud schemes that are prevalent within the country but also those that occur offshore. It appears… Read More

2010 Year End Business Tax Planning: Ways to Pay Less

December 13, 2010

As a business owner, you're probably looking for ways to reduce your tax obligations. With only a couple weeks left in the 2010 tax season there are a… Read More