Archive for the 'Taxes' Category

Tips For Using Your Tax Refund

It’s tax season, and for those who are getting a tax refund, an important step is to determine what to do with the extra money. One option is to invest your tax refund in your home. “All of us have unique financial needs and should consider the best way to put our tax refund to [...]

Using This Year’s Tax Return to Save Money in 2013

Most Americans will miss a valuable opportunity this month to save money on next year’s taxes by giving this year’s taxes only half of the attention they should. Preparing a tax return is only part of a successful tax strategy. According to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Consumer Advocate Eleanor Blayney, CFP, Americans can [...]

Federal Personal Income Taxes Due April 17 This Year

Official Payments, a leading provider of electronic payment solutions, has good news for those who tend to procrastinate when it comes to completing their federal and state income tax returns. Because the traditional tax day of April 15 falls on a Sunday this year and the Washington, D.C., holiday of Emancipation Day falls on Monday, [...]

6 Tax-Time Tips for Seniors

April 17—this year’s tax deadline—is right around the corner. How can you and the older adults in your life save as much as possible? Here are 6 tips to consider. 1. See if there’s a tax relief program that can help you. You may be able to lower your annual property tax bills or get [...]