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States Without Income Tax
Every year, people who live in the great state of New York fork over an average of around $2,000 dollars per person in income tax to their local state government. This is because residents of the state of New York live in the state with the highest income tax rate in the...
3 Tips to Help You Get Out of Debt
Getting in and out of debt works much like falling down or climbing up a mountain. Tumbling down is fast and easy. All you have to do is lean forward, and then gravity takes care of the rest. You can be down in it in half an hour or less. You don’t need a trail to make it down...
Tax Benefits for Students
If you are a student, you know how costly an education can be. Not only are tuition costs high, but you must also pay for textbooks, housing, and other necessities. For students who are making little to no money while they study, money can be very tight. For this reason, many...
The Marketplace Fairness Act
The Marketplace Fairness Act is a bill that the United States Congress is currently considering. The bill states that companies with an online presence would need to collect State’s sales tax on the products they sell online. This bill does not impose any new taxes; rather the...
Will Lady Justice Come Down on the IRS?
Lady Justice symbolizes the moral force in the judicial system. She carries a set of scales that balances truth and fairness in one hand, and a sword of power in the other. She is often depicted blindfolded, showing that she is no respecter of persons, but deals out judgments...
Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
It has become an increasingly common occurrence and thousands of Americans fall victim to it every year. It is so profitable that some street gangs are beginning to turn to it over selling drugs or prostitution because it garners them more money. And while Identity theft may...
How to Fix a Mistake on your Tax Returns
No system is perfect, even the ones that can be seen as sometimes unforgiving to us. The tax system is no exception. The tax system is incredibly complicated and to make matters worse, rules change every year. How can any tax payer be expected to remember to do everything...
What Do Americans Spend Their Tax Refunds On?
Tax season has arrived. Since April 15th has come and gone, now is the time to start thinking about that (hopefully) hefty chunk of change you will receive for your tax refund. For some people, getting their tax refund is one of their favorite times of the year. Although it...
When Will My Tax Return Come?
The ides of April have come and gone, which means the due date for taxes has likewise passed. With taxes already filed, many are now waiting anxiously for their tax refunds. When will I receive my tax refund? That is a question than many people would like to know the answer...
How to File a Tax Extension
Tax day is Monday! April 15th is just around the corner. Have you filed your paperwork yet? If not, what’s holding you back? Are you still waiting for specific documentation that should have been sent to you ages ago? Maybe you’re living outside of the US and don’t know how to....