The Cutting Edge: Tax Tips for First-Time Filers
If this is your first time filing as an independent, or you’ve just started taking hold of your finances, dealing with Uncle Sam solo can be downright confusing and frustrating. I ran into my own tax...
View ArticleGet a Jump on the Tax Man
As the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, it will also usher in the start of tax season. As everyone knows, you have until April 15th to file your state and federal income tax forms. But many tax...
View ArticleThe Cutting Edge: Standardized v. Itemized Deductions
Filing a tax return can be pure tedium, even for those of us who made sure to try to keep records of our spending. In between my usual Twit surfing for concerts, news, and shopping deals, I got to...
View ArticlePoll: More Consumers Going the DIY Route for Taxes
It’s tax-filing season, and whether taxes are done in January or at midnight on April 15, the question isn’t “Will you file your taxes?” but rather “Who will do them for you?” When BlackEnterprise.com...
View ArticleOverlooked Tax Breaks
Sheena Smith of Baltimore, Maryland, has used tax preparation software in the past to file her return, but last year the 48-year-old flight attendant sat down with an accountant. The move paid off,...
View ArticleMoving for a Job? Don’t Forget These Tax Breaks
If you’re planning a job-related move this summer, you’ll be delighted to know that you can deduct some of the related costs. Here are some tips from the Internal Revenue Service: It is mandatory for...
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