Archive for the ‘Taxes’ Category
Did you know that if you are an American buying your first home between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009, the U.S. government will give you up to $7,500 in the form of a [...]
August 20th, 2008. . Read More »
Sixteen states are offering sales tax holidays this August, providing consumers with a couple of days to shop tax-free. Should you take the bait?
August 12th, 2008. . Read More »
Donating your unused clothing makes a lot of sense; you can help out a charity like Goodwill or the Salvation Army while cleaning out your closet. You’ll even score a small tax deduction. But choose [...]
July 16th, 2008. . Read More »
I just noticed that I received my $600 economic stimulus tax rebate via direct deposit today. While I am putting this money in my high yield savings account for now, I have to chuckle at [...]
May 8th, 2008. . Read More »
I just had an exciting Saturday evening with my stack of W2s and H&R Block’s TaxCut Pro.
I swear, I’m not actually so nerdy that doing my taxes is my idea of a good time, but [...]
March 9th, 2008. . Read More »
If you, like me, are a nine-to-fiver and a part-time entrepreneur, the IRS is not going to congratulate you for your hard work, but they will take their cut. Did your side-gig take a loss [...]
February 28th, 2008. . Read More »
I’m no tax expert, nor do I want to be, but as my taxes get more complicated, I do want to make sure I don’t give more of my money to Uncle Sam than I [...]
February 25th, 2008. . Read More »
Congress’ economic stimulus package bill has passed, meaning most American taxpayers will receive tax rebate checks ranging from between $300 and $1,200 per household, plus additional amounts for households with multiple children. Want to make [...]
February 5th, 2008. . Read More »
No, this is not a sponsored post, and no, H&R Block is not an affiliate. I say that because I am about to lavish their ad wizards with praise, and any right-minded cynic will think [...]
January 28th, 2008. . Read More »
I’ve never written about health insurance before, but a new law here in Massachusetts mandating that all residents carry health insurance has got my biscuits burning.
July 2nd, 2007. . Read More »
