Now that the 2017 tax season is out of the way (did I hear a huge sigh of relief?), it’s time to look ahead to how the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) will change things next April. As a home owner for just over a year, I’m especially interested in how the new law […]
This was post is sponsored by H&R Block. Filing taxes used to take me 15 minutes. I would wait for the first day taxes could be filed, log in online, fill out a few simple forms, and just wait for my refund check. Then life happened. I created an online business, started a family, owned […]
The deadline for filing a federal income tax return is approaching swiftly. Since April 15th lands on a Saturday this year and Emancipation Day is observed the following Monday on April 17, you’ll have until April 18th to file your return (or an extension). Even with a few extra days though, many procrastinators will be […]
It’s generally too late to take steps to qualify for new deductions and credits this year, but you can still make sure to include all the tax breaks that could help you if you haven’t filed your tax return yet. If you itemize, you probably already got the mortgage interest deduction and charitable contribution deduction. […]
Home ownership comes with a lot of responsibility, so it seems fair that there are also many benefits – especially when it comes time to pay your taxes. If you already own a home, you’re probably familiar with these. But, for the rest of us looking to buy now or in the future, here are […]
The average student loan debt now exceeds $30,000. No wonder an estimated 11% of student loans are in default! The Department of Education already expanded repayment options like pay-as-you-earn plans (PAYE) and income-based repayment plans (IBR) over the last few years, but many students are still struggling with this financial burden well into their post-college […]