A frequently asked question is, “How much do I need to put aside for retirement?” The answer to that question varies with each individual. There a number of factors to consider: the amount of your current income, savings and assets; how many years until you plan to retire; the retirement lifestyle you desire, and what you can afford to put aside.
Do you incur unreimbursed costs while doing charity work? You may be able to take a tax deduction. Read our Tax Tip to find out.
Your credit score can affect your options for financing and your ability to get a job. Learn how to dispute an error in this Tax Tip.
The latest round of tax scams are preying on taxpayers who normally do not have a filing requirement, including low-income earners and the elderly. Read this Tax Tip to learn what to look out for.
Small-business owners: Your accounting method affects your ability to write off receivables that cannot be collected. Read this Tax Tip to find out how.
Take advantage of the unused threshold for additional income without incurring taxes on your Social Security benefits. Read this Tax Tip for more information.
If you owe on certain debts, the IRS can keep a portion of your federal refund to satisfy the debt. Read this tax tip to learn more.
Last December, Congress extended a number of the Bush-era tax breaks, but only for a limited length of time. It is probably a safe bet that most won’t get extended further, considering the size of the national debt. Although numerous tax breaks were extended, only a few provide you with an opportunity to take actions that can reduce your tax bite. But if you want to take advantage of those tax breaks, you need to act this year or next. Here is a list of those extended tax breaks and what will happen when they expire.
The Internal Revenue Code rewards businesses for pursuing innovation by continually increasing investment. Learn how in this Tax Tip.
Are you missing out on tax perks related to your business travel? Food and lodging expenses may be deducted when you are away from home for business purposes. Like everything in the tax law, to be tax deductible, certain rules must be followed. Individuals who know the rules and keep good records derive the most from these deductions.
