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Everyone wants to get their tax refund fast. As the 2019 tax filing season approaches, we want to remind you that some returns require additional review, and those refunds may take longer. However, filing electronically, as well as using direct deposit can help you get your refund as quickly as possible Many factors can affect the timing of your refund Just as every tax return is unique and individual, so is each taxpayer’s refun...
My husband Ken is a die-hard football fan. So, about 6 or 7 years ago, I decided I wanted to get involved in fantasy football so that I could share in his hobby. You can say that I got hooked. We both belong to multiple, year long fantasy leagues, and are addicted to Draft Kings…although Ken’s idea of a big bet is $.25, but that’s another story. We’ve both made the playoffs in our main league, so there is a little less p...
How much does it cost to raise a child? Based on figures from 2015 shown on the infographic below - $233,610!! Luckily, the U.S. tax code offers a variety of tax breaks for parents. Here’s a look at the most popular ones. Child Tax Credit: This tax break was expanded under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Starting with the 2018 tax year, the new law increased the Child Tax Credit (CTC) from $1,000 to $2,000. Since it's a credit, ...
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2020 is quickly approaching and now is the time to do some last-minute tax planning. Here are some year-end tax tips that could potentially reduce your tax liability for 2019. Defer your income, if possible. Take some last-minute tax deductions such as charitable contributions. Accelerate expenses (if you are on a cash basis), such as paying a bill do early next year by the end of December. Sell loser investments to offset gains, such...
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