The Best Entry-Level Remote Jobs
According to a survey by CNBC and SurveyMonkey, remote workers are happier with their jobs than employees who show up to the office. Remote workers are also more likely to work full-time and earn more money. If you’re interested in working from home, here are some good entry-level...
2 Reasons to File a Tax Return Even if You Don’t Have To
Don't lose money by not filing a tax return. In July, the IRS revealed that it had more than $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds because 1.4 million people didn’t file their 2016 federal return. The average refund was around $861. Even if you aren’t required to file, there are a...
IRS Warns People About a Covid-Related Text Message Scam
The IRS and it's Security Summit partners are warning people to be aware of a new text message scam. The thief's goal is to trick people into revealing bank account information under the guise of receiving the $1,200 Economic Impact Payment. Here's how this scam works People...
Get Ready to File Taxes: What to Do Before the Tax Year Ends
There are things taxpayers can do before the end of the year to help them get ready for the 2021 tax filing season. Below are a few of them. Donate to charityThere is still time to make a 2020 donation. Taxpayers who don't itemize deductions may take a charitable deduction of up to...
Easy Steps to Protect Your Computer and Phone
Here is a video tax tip from the IRS: Easy Steps to Protect Your Computer and Phone English | Spanish | ASL https://youtu.be/V3hdiCtKj5s English https://youtu.be/Yl16mwRzMfk Spanish https://youtu.be/HSjHTKPVIeA ASL Source: IRS.gov
Eight Facts to Help Determine Your Correct Filing Status
Determining your filing status is one of the first steps to filing your federal income tax return. There are five filing statuses: Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, Head of Household and Qualifying Widow(er) with Dependent Child. Your filing status is used...
8 ways to save money during the holidays
With Christmas less than a month away, the pressure is on to find great gifts for your loved ones. Holiday shoppers are expected to spend $997.79 on gifts, food, and decorations this year. But the question is can you afford it? Often, people end the year in debt...
6 Things to Stock up on as COVID-19 Cases Surge
Remember how hard it was to find toilet paper when the pandemic began? Well, you’re about to start experiencing déjà vu. Over the last 7 days the United States has averaged more than 157,000 new cases of COVID-19 daily. As the numbers rapidly increase, people have...