Improve Next Year’s Tax Situation Now!

Whether you receive a big refund or pay your taxes on tax day, taking action now can ensure next year’s tax bill is optimized by not paying a dollar more than necessary. Update paycheck withholdings and forecast estimated tax payments. Reviewing and updating...

Make Your Child’s Summer Break a Tax Break

As a busy working parent, you may be concerned about what activities are available for your kids this summer. There may be a solution that’s also a tax break: summer camp! Using the Child and Dependent Care Credit, you can be reimbursed for part of the cost of...

Put Your Tax Refund To Good Use

Put Your Tax Refund to Good Use Three-fourths of filers get a tax refund every year, with the average check weighing in at $2,972* so far this tax season. Here are some ideas to put that money to good use: Pay off debt. Part (or all!) of your refund could be used to...

Understanding the Gift Giving Tax

Understanding the Gift Giving Tax Excess gift giving could cause a tax surprise Tip Category: Planning In an effort to keep taxpayers from transferring wealth from one generation to the next tax-free, there are specific limits to the amount of gifts one may give to...