Many of you hopefully use tax software like TurboTax to do your taxes each year (even if you only do the 1040EZ, it's free to file then), but SmartMoney put together a list of key changes to keep an eye out for this year: 1. Due date this year is … [Read more...] about Keep an eye out for these changes to your Form 1040
Family or Marriage • Finances & Money • Taxes
I'm not a parent. I don't claim to know how someone should be a parent. However, I do know when I see something I don't like, and many times I've wondered "Why don't people need a license to be a parent?". This question has a complicated answer that … [Read more...] about Parenting classes before you can take tax deductions and credits?
By Lauren Young, TurboTax Deductionista Thanks to Lauren (via the TurboTax PR office) for letting me repost this article from the TurboTax Blog. Funny thing is, as of the posting of this article, I haven't gotten around to filing our own taxes … [Read more...] about Hot Tax Topics: Filing an Extension, Paying Your Tax Bill
Since it's tax time, and I'm a personal finance blogger, I'm getting tons of suggestions from fellow bloggers and PR agents. I think you'll like some of these links, especially the one about foolish tax write-offs: In honor of April Fools Day, … [Read more...] about Tax Tips and Other Links
This guest post was brought to you by the folks at BillShrink.com. BillShrink is a free, personalized savings tool that helps you save money on your everyday bills. 1. $8,000 to New Home Buyers Those who purchased their first principal residence … [Read more...] about 12 Tax Breaks You Missed in 2009
Well, the contest for free copies of TurboTax Online has ended and I've drawn the winning entries. I started with 2 copies of TurboTax Online Premier ($49.95 each, on sale), and at the last minute, added a copy of TurboTax Online Deluxe ($29.95, on … [Read more...] about Announcing the Winners of the TurboTax Online Giveaway
The following article is courtesy of Coppertone. I normally don't publish unsolicited articles sent to me, but this one caught my eye because of the items for hand sanitizer and sunscreen. I've added my own notes about each. The average American … [Read more...] about Clock is Ticking on ’09…Surprising Ways to Stretch Your Healthcare FSA
Banking • Credit • Debt • Finances & Money • General • Investing • Taxes
After reviewing and giving away 3 copies of the "Skinny On" books, I got a bit of an urge to get through more of my book pile. Up next: "The Finish Rich Dictionary: 1001 Financial Words You Need to Know" by David Bach. I'll admit it's difficult to … [Read more...] about “The Finish Rich Dictionary” Book Review and Giveaway
