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Should My Spouse and I File Jointly or Separately?
If you’re newly married and it’s time to file your taxes, you may ask yourself: Should we file jointly or separately? The best option is... up to you. There are many benefits to filing jointly, and this is usually the best way to go. But there are circumstances in which you may...
The Stranger Side of Taxes
When it comes down to it, taxes have been given a pretty dry reputation, but in reality, their past is pretty interesting. Over the years there have been some pretty crazy taxes, and here are some of the highlights: The Naked Tax—wait… what? That’s right, in Utah there is a...
3 Tax Myths That Could Land You in Hot Water with the IRS
There’s a lot of information floating around about taxes: some of it true, some of it false; some of it beneficial, some of it could land you in prison. Here are 5 tax myths that, if you believe them, could give you a whole lot of trouble. Myth #1: I make too little money to...
Tips for Preparing your 2014 Taxes
Some things in life are simple. However, taxes don’t tend to fall into this category. Tax law is a complicated and difficult jungle of information, which can easily confuse you when you are getting ready to submit your taxes for the new year. Thankfully, there are several...
Filing Taxes 101: Filing for the First Time
If you’re a beginner when it comes to filing taxes, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed about the whole process. You’re headed down the long road of being a tax payer, and it can be difficult to find your bearings at first. First off, get organized A good way to start is to...
The Benefits of Using a Tax Attorney
There are many things in this world that can be understood with the simple application of time and effort. However, tax law is not one of them. These incredibly complex regulations can be extremely difficult to comprehend and if you are experiencing trouble with the IRS, you...
How to Avoid a Tax Levy
The IRS can be intimidating for a number of very good reasons, one of which is their ability to slap you with a tax levy. While many people assume that the IRS can’t truly begin to threaten you until after various warnings and legal proceedings, a tax levy basically means that...
What You Need to Know About Tax Liens
A Lien is a measure the IRS can take out against you if you fail to pay your taxes or respond to messages from the IRS telling you to do so. With a tax lien against your property, you will be unable to sell or transfer that property, or to even take out a loan against your...
Secrets to the Tax Refund
Taxes are on everyone’s minds. With taxes at an all-time high, everyone is looking for a little bit more money that they can use for bills, paying off debt, savings, or even just a little spending cash. The tax refund can seem like an amazing blessing that can come when you...
How to Save Money during the Holiday Season
As the holidays approach and we prepare ourselves accordingly, we often don’t realize how expensive the month of December can be. Putting up decorations, buying presents, and preparing meals for visiting relatives are all part of the experience, but they can cost quite a lot. ...