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Getting a Tax Refund? How to Spend it Wisely
Tax refunds total nearly six weeks of take-home pay for the average American family who receives them, according to a new study from JP Morgan that details exactly how important these government checks are to many U.S. households. The March report finds that Americans who get refunds typically have lower average incomes and less in […]
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Avoid These Common Tax Scams During Tax Season
It’s tax season, which can lead to tax scam season. Taxpayers have until April 15 to file their state and federal income tax returns this year. And, as they search their files and piles around their homes for critical tax documents, another group also is losing no time to make the most of the season […]
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6 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund Infographic
Most of us don’t enjoy tax time, especially if you think you might owe money. For some people however, the dread is overshadowed by the lure of a potential tax refund. For the 2018 tax filing season, the IRS anticipated that 70 percent of taxpayers would get a refund, and that the average refund is […]
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6 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
It’s the time of the year to file your personal income taxes and wait to find out if you owe Uncle Sam or if you’ll be enjoying tax refund money.
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5 Ways to Make Tax Preparation Easier Next Year
Is there a way to make tax preparation easier? Americans hate filing their taxes so much that 28 percent of them would rather go without their cellphone for a week than complete the annual task, according to one survey. Another 27 percent say it would be easier to locate all of the constellations in the […]
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Don’t Fall For An IRS Tax Scam
Don’t fall victim to an IRS tax scam. Yes, we all get phone calls from telemarketers, fundraisers, creditors etc. Sometimes, there is a legitimate reason why a caller is asking for money, but increasingly often, consumers are receiving calls from scammers pretending to be from a legitimate organization. Be aware of the tactics that are […]
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3 Details You Should Know For Tax Season 2017
Today’s guest post is written by Tammy G. Bruzon. Tammy works for America Saves, managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America (CFA), which seeks to motivate, encourage, and support low- to moderate-income households to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. Learn more at AmericaSaves.org. Tax season can be an exciting time for savers. This year, […]
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Tax Time: Put Together an Income Tax Plan Before Filing
Tax time is here! Before you start the process of filing your return, make sure your paperwork’s in order, so that you don’t over or underpay.
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Tax Time: What to Know Before Filing Taxes
Tax season comes around every year, here are the basics of what you need to know before filing your taxes
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How To Start A Business Of Your Own (Hint: It’s Not Debt!)
Every business owner will agree: it’s great to be your own boss. We break down some of the ins and outs of starting your own business without a lot of debt