If you’re like most people, as you get settled into your career, you start asking yourself the question as to how much you should be stocking away for retirement. As much as this question is asked, you would think that there would be a quick answer to it. However, since everyone has such different financial…
With the cost of college tuition constantly rising, it can be daunting to think about sending yourself or your children through several years of college. This is where 529 plans come into play. They can be a great way to prepare for college tuition and have some tax benefits that come with them as well.…
Moving can be a big endeavor and the summer months are definitely the time that many families plan to make their move. When you are moving from state to state, another layer of complications that can come your way are the tax implications. This is something that many people haven’t given much thought to until…
If you are like most people, you are looking for as many tax deductions as possible since that is what will lower the amount of money you earn that is subject to federal income tax. A deduction will also lower the amount of money you owe if you end up in that position come tax…
Sometimes owning and running a small business can be somewhat of a balancing act. There are usually so many moving parts that it can be difficult to decide which ones you want to continue taking care of on your own and what ones are you should outsource. Bookkeeping is something that is vital in the…
When you want to start a business you will have a number of different business organizations to choose from. You will need to step up your business to align with your company’s service and goals. There are certain aspects of a business that will determine which business you will fit under. There are four major…
You would be hard pressed to find anybody that is interested in paying taxes. For many people tax season is an incredibly stressful time. This can be especially true when you find out that you owe the IRS money. It is a common goal of every taxpayer to avoid paying more taxes than they need…
When you get married, it can be huge life change. For the most part, it is hopefully filled with beautiful changes as you decide to walk side by side with your new companion for life. One thing that will see some significant change is your taxes. You will see several different things change on your…
As a small business owner, it can be difficult to know when your company has expanded to the point that you need to hire somebody to work for you. It is easy to get caught up in trying to do it all yourself to save a little bit of money. However, you need to remember…
More and more people are looking for ways to make their lives more energy efficient. Not only can this help save you money, but it can also have an impact on the environment around you. One way that energy efficiency can save you money is through your taxes. When you choose to make energy efficient…
