Whether you are self-employed out of your home or have an actual office with a couple of employees, the government considers you a small business, and what this means for you come tax time is (drumroll, please) write-offs.
Go ahead and do a little dance of joy, because small business write-offs can save you a ton of cash at tax time if you know what to look for. Here are a few possible things you might be able to write off, depending on the type of business that you run.
Tax Day is April 18 this year – a date that most Americans look forward to about as much as getting a root canal. For too many Americans, the annual tax filing deadline is a flurry of stress, disorganization and anxiety. But the truth is, while Tax Day is never “the most wonderful time of the year,” it doesn’t have to be worst day of your life, either. Here are some ideas to help make next year’s Tax Day better. You can start today to make for a happier Tax Day in 2012
If you’re fortunate enough to receive a tax refund this year, you may be interested in stashing that money somewhere safe where it can grow. A US Series I Savings bond is considered by many to be a conservative investment for several reasons. Find out what perks the IRS is offering to put your tax refund into savings bonds, what the benefits of these investments are and if they’re right for you and your money.
For most higher education students, the fall semester has come to a close. As the new year and another semester approaches, now is a good time to begin thinking about taxes. Yes… taxes. Students who are filing their own tax returns this year may qualify for higher education tax credits that can significantly reduce your tax burden, or possibly increase your refund. Learning about them now will save you from cramming later and maybe even missing out on some money to which you’re entitled.
Santa baby, slip a little envelope under the tree for me! Nothing says “I love you” like a hunk of cash to buy what you want when you want it. Cash (or check) makes the perfect gift and it is so easy to give – or is it? Unfortunately, lurking behind your tree is the mean and nasty Scrooge IRS ready to levy 35 percent gift tax on you if you are too generous this year! How can you avoid the Scrooge and still fill your family with joy on Christmas morning? Certified Financial Planner, Gelasia Steed, gives us the scoop.
The new year is quickly approaching, but there’s still time to get your personal finances in order. Act quickly though, as there are some financial perks in 2010 that will go away or change in 2011. Certified Financial Planner John D. Buerger covers what those perks are and how you can take advantage.
Could you use some extra cash from your paycheck now rather than waiting for your tax refund? Would you like to reduce a possible balance due on your 2010 Federal income taxes? You can make adjustments to your Federal Income Tax (FIT) withholding to increase the amount of money you get with each paycheck. But, the opportunity is NOW! You must take advantage before you receive your last paycheck for 2010. Certified Financial Planner Heidi Davis shows us how to access this available cash.
April is fast-approaching and with it, tax time. While tax preparation seems to get a little bit easier each year with the prevalence of online tax prep software, there’s still one question that leaves many Americans scratching their heads: What records should I hang onto for tax purposes and how long should I keep them? [...]
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