Occasionally I come across an issue that’s relevant to other freelancers and find the best thing to do is share what I’ve learned. So many people have answered questions for me that I consider it only a small way to pay it forward. Freelancers of all kinds receive income in a variety of ways and […]
What Can You Deduct On Taxes When You’re Self-Employed?
Self-employed folks like me dread tax time for the most part. When your income fluctuates it can hard to pin down exactly how much you owe in taxes. It’s also a big job to track your expenses and what you can deduct on your tax return. It can all be rather confusing if you try […]
How America Spends Their Tax Refunds
Many of you will be receiving a tax refund this year. We all have different plans for our tax refunds, but this infographic from DriveTime is fascinating snapshot at what most people plan to do with their tax refunds. I shared 10 ways to spend or save your tax refund recently. The average refund is […]
Savvy Tax Strategies to Save on Filing with Discover
April 15th is fast approaching so it’s never been a better time to get all your tax documents together. Whether you’re filing online (with services like TurboTax and H&R Block At Home) or hiring it out, consider using your credit card to pay for tax services, which could make things so much easier. Use your […]
Your Tax Refund: A Financially Healthy Example for Your Children
For a lot of you tax refunds are rolling in right now, and you are considering what you will be doing with your own tax refund. Will you spend it freely without a care in the world? Will your tax refund pay off bills? Will you save it? It’s a big decision, at least it […]
New Year, New Budget, New Attitude
Starting 2012 on the right financial foot is a resolution many people share. We’re only a few weeks into the new year and you may already feel defeated, but it’s not too late to get organized, and turn 2012 into the year you become a money ninja. One of my resolutions was to spend more […]
7 Year-End Personal Financial Planning Tips
Among the business of holiday frenzy and year end parties it may seem like an odd time to get your financial house in order. But in fact December is an excellent time to take stock of your personal finances. As you are taking stock there are a few items for you to double-check, and make […]
End of Year Tax Tips
I recently received a really relevant email for me, and thought you would love to read these great tips from Bob Meighan (TurboTax CPA and VP) to help you make smart choices at the end of the year so you will pay less taxes or get a bigger refund when you file your 2010 taxes. […]
Year-End Tax Tips for Parents
For the third year, TurboTax ® is conducting a nationwide search for America’s Cutest Last-Minute Tax Deduction! The proud parents of a baby born during December 1-31, 2009 have the opportunity to win $5,000! For info on the contest, please visit the TurboTax’s blog post here or head over to the Cutest Tax Deduction site, and oogle […]
When You Are Taxed On A Prize
I was thrilled this week when I won an amazing prize package from a local Apple dealer as part of their Grand Opening. I won a MacBook Pro, hard drive, printer, and other accessories. The feeling of euphoria I had quickly faded as my mind drifted to the tax implications. What can I say? I’m […]
