Any time that you make an income, you are legally obligated to pay taxes. Income you earn while working a full-time job or as an independent contractor must be taxed. If you don’t pay it and the government finds out, you could be subject not only to taxes, but also to expensive fees, liens on your property, and withholding from […]
This past year has been unprecedented, and it is no surprise that this tax season has been the same way. We are sitting down with TaxAct president, Curtis Campbell to discuss some of the issues facing Americans this tax season and how to navigate into 2021 with positive financial advice. Why is this tax season one of the most unprecedented […]
TaxAct makes it easy to do your own taxes. But sometimes, such as when you have unexpected changes to your finances or questions about new tax laws, you might want a little extra help without shelling out for an accountant. That’s where TaxAct’s Xpert Help comes in. Xpert Help bridges the gap between do-it-yourself tax software and tax professionals. This […]
Facebook fundraisers have become a popular, easy way to raise money for worthy causes. With the social media platform boasting an estimated 2.74 billion monthly users, people have been able to solicit support for organizations that support causes near and dear to their hearts. Facebook even takes the step to prompt users to set up fundraisers for their birthday. With […]
On March 17, it was announced that the tax deadline to file individual federal income tax returns has been extended to May 17, 2021. This gives filers an extra 32 days to complete and file their tax returns without being subject to late filing penalties. The IRS has also issued a tax deadline extension to June 15, 2021 for residents […]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Special Enrollment Period for individuals and families to apply and enroll in a healthcare plan has been established. From Feb. 15, 2021 to May 15, 2021, Marketplaces using the HealthCare.gov platform will open to all Marketplace-eligible consumers who are submitting a new application or updating an existing application. This will allow many Americans […]
There are several ways to get your income tax refund as quickly as possible. Follow these tips from TaxAct to get your tax refund faster than ever. Everyone looks forward to getting their tax refund. They can use it to pay off debt, put it into their savings, take a vacation, or buy something they’ve been wanting for a long […]
Third Stimulus Payment Approved – What You Need To Know It’s official: the third round of COVID-19 financial aid is on the way. As part of the American Rescue Plan, the stimulus checks (also called “economic impact payments”) are aimed at providing another round of financial relief for individuals and families. The American Rescue Plan is expected to be signed […]
The deadline to file a federal tax return has been extended to June 15, 2021 for all Texas residents and businesses. Due to the winter storm that left millions of Texans without power and water last week, the IRS has extended the filing deadline to allow those impacted more time to complete their returns. The extension specifics The original tax […]
Earlier this week, the latest details of the third COVID-19 relief package were released. The package, which is expected to pass Congress in the coming weeks, includes a $1,400 stimulus payment for individuals and both child and non-child dependents. Let’s breakdown the details of what we know so far. Value of the proposed third stimulus payment According to information released […]
There’s no doubting it: having kids is expensive. Between paying for diapers, daycare, and tons of other baby supplies, new parents can quickly find themselves overwhelmed financially. Fortunately, several tax advantages are available to parents to alleviate a little of the financial responsibility. 1. Child Tax Credit As a parent, you can take advantage of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) […]
Filing your taxes may look a little different this year. But if you’re worried the extra boost in funds you received as stimulus payments will negatively impact your tax refund, rest assured that is not the case. That’s because the stimulus payments are not considered taxable income; they are advances on a tax credit created to provide relief to the […]