Since your taxes aren’t due until April 18th, you may be tempted to put it on the backburner for a while.  But doing things at the last minute always makes it more stressful.  As the clock winds down, you’ll be kicking yourself and wishing you started sooner.  Filing as early as...

  DIY is for more than just home projects. Do-it-yourself taxes are the new hot thing in the market today! Don’t automatically assume that you need to go to an accountant’s office to do your taxes.  Most people are more than capable of preparing their own returns using tax software,...

There is a lot to love about being self employed. You get to set your own hours, work from where you want and if you are successful even pick and choose the clients you work with. With so many benefits, it is no wonder so many workers dream of leaving the office and setting up their...

  There’s a lot of bad information floating around the internet. For instance, the idea that you can see the Great Wall of China from space or that we only use 10 percent of our brains. Believing everything you read not only makes you look foolish, it can lead to costly...

Are you doing everything correctly when it comes to your taxes?  It’s easy to make tax mistakes that can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars on your tax return.  The good news is many of these tax mistakes are avoidable.  Let’s look at 8 common errors you'll need to dodge this...

  Betting on a tax refund this year? Although many filers get a refund, it’s not guaranteed. Even if you had taxes withheld from your paycheck all year, there’s still a possibility that you underpaid. Experiencing big changes in your personal finances can also impact your taxes. If...

Freelancing and self-employment are on the rise. In fact, an estimated 70.4 million people freelanced in 2022—up from 67.5 million in 2021. And current estimates project half of the U.S. workforce will be self-employed by 2027.  And it's no surprise why. Freelancing brings a...