If you aren’t able to finish your federal income tax return by the April 17 deadline, you can still get an automatic six-month extension. Even if you file for an extension, you are required to pay any taxes you owe by the April 17th, 2018
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The IRS is warning taxpayers about fake charitable organizations tricking people into donating to receive tax deductions. This type of scam has made the IRS’s 2018 Dirty Dozen scam list. These scammers attempt to attract donations from unsuspecting people by using a charitable reason and
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As you prepare for tax day, remember that the following are due on April 17:
If you plan on deducting charitable contributions on your 2017 tax return, you’ll need to have certain records. Gifts by check or credit/debit card must have written documentation showing the contribution amount and date, as well as the name of the charitable organization you gave
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Should you carry life insurance on your children? Read on to learn the most common considerations when making this decision.
If you’re an employee who has deducted unreimbursed job expenses in the past, know that this deduction is now no longer available under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. However, employers can consider reimbursing employees directly for the cost of expenses like tools, uniforms, travel
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This year’s BBB Shred Day is Saturday, April 21, in the Office Depot Parking Lot at 111 South Providence in Columbia. Consumers can shred up to three boxes of documents from 9 a.m. to noon. BBB asks that consumers use bags or boxes that can
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Good news – there are a lot of revenue sources that aren’t taxed. You may have an idea of what they are, but here’s a quick list to review.
Considering depositing your tax refund into your retirement account? Make sure no snafus happen along the way. Read more.
As you file your 2017 tax return this season, make sure you don’t fall victim to some of the easiest mistakes made each year. Math errors, misspelled names, wrong bank account numbers and omitted Social Security numbers are just a few of the errors that
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