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Your Children’s Birthdays and Impacts on Your Taxes

We all know that raising children is expensive. And although it’s definitely rewarding in its own ways, it’s not uncommon to run into some financial bumps over the years. Claiming the tax credits for your family can help offset ...

Avoid Those Mutual Fund Tax Surprises.

Practicing good discipline and planning for the future with your mutual funds is always smart. But it’s a complicated process. Working with an experienced and trusted advisor can make a big difference in reaching your goals. Along the way, ...

Before You Borrow From Your 401(k)—Consider This

Watching your 401(k) account grow can give you a lot of confidence and peace of mind about the road ahead. You’ve worked hard to save that money. And maybe you’ve received some extra funds with an employer 50% contribution ...

Did You Hire Summer Help? You Might Owe Taxes

Summertime schedules can fill up fast, so it makes sense that many of us decide to hire some extra help to keep certain details of our lives running smoothly. You might have a summer nanny to take care of ...

Are You Investing in a Hobby—or a Business?

We should all be so lucky to make a living doing something we love. That’s why a lot of people decide to convert the time and money they spend on their hobby into a new business!

The idea of ...

Don’t Forget to Claim Your Tax Refund

The tax filing date may have come and gone, but there’s still some fact-checking to do! Most taxpayers don’t realize that there’s a specific timeframe to claim their refunds. And if you aren’t reviewing your records correctly, there might ...

Check Your Tax-Free Income (and Don’t Overpay!)

In theory, pushing back the individual filing date for 2020 tax returns is pretty straightforward. You simply get another month to put your records together for the new May 17, 2021 due date. But there’s a specific tax code ...

How to Review Your Tax Return Before Filing

Every year brings its own set of new regulations or revised tax rules. But some basics will stay the same. Unfortunately, those sections can still be the ones that mess taxpayers up! Rushing through any of the steps—and then ...

Tax Return Errors—and When to Amend Them

Submitting your return and putting another year of taxes behind you usually feels pretty good and offers some peace of mind. You’re all done and can move on to other matters! Then again, you might end up realizing that ...