10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know Were Taxable
The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). Let’s say you’re walking down the street and out the corner of your eye you spot a $100 bill on the ground. Finders keepers, right? Not so fast. Whether you find money or...
Everything You Need to Know About Tax Refunds
Most people who file a tax return walk away with a refund. Although you may feel like you’ve won the lottery, a tax refund isn’t free money from the government. It’s actually your own money you’re getting back from Uncle Sam. During the year federal and state taxes are withheld from...
Is Social Security Taxable?
The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). If you’re preparing for retirement, you might be wondering if social security is taxable income. The short answer: Yes. The longer answer: It depends. Social Security benefits are...
Are Funeral Expenses Tax Deductible?
The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). Are funeral expenses tax deductible? The short answer is that in most cases, they are not deductible on individual tax returns. However, there are specific situations where funeral expenses can...
Are Medical Expenses Tax Deductible?
Taking an unexpected trip to the doctor can really bust your budget. Depending on your insurance, you can pay up to $7,500 just to fix a broken leg. That’s the bad news. The good news is your out-of-pocket medical expenses are tax deductible and may be claimed on your tax return....
What Tax Deductions Can I Claim?
The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). Tax season can be stressful, especially when you're not sure what tax deductions you can claim. The good news is, you're probably eligible for more deductions than you realize! Whether you're...
3 Good Reasons to Choose Direct Deposit for Your Tax Refund
The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). You can’t control when you’ll get your tax refund but there is something you can do to speed up the process. Eight out of 10 taxpayers get their tax refund faster by using e-file and direct...
6 Things You Didn’t Know Were Tax Deductions
The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). Want to avoid owing a large amount of money at tax time? Tax deductions can help reduce your federal income tax. Make sure you take advantage of every tax deduction you can! We know that the tax...