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End of Year Financial Tips

As we approach New Year, it’s time to get your finances organized for 2018. Consolidated Credit offers end of year financial tips to help you get started.

10 Tax Deductions You May Be Overlooking

Are you maximizing your tax refund? Here are 10 tax deductions that many hard working Americans are overlooking with tips on how to maximize your refund.

My Social Security is the Right Tool for You

If you haven’t opened a personal “my Social Security” account, you’re missing out. We explain how this account can help prevent issues like tax ID theft.

7 Common Small Business Tax Misperceptions

One of the biggest hurdles you’ll face in running your own business is staying on top of your numerous obligations to federal, state, and local tax agencies. Tax codes seem to be in a constant state of flux making the Internal Revenue Code barely understandable to most people. The old legal saying that “ignorance of […]

5 Last Minute Tax Tips for 2013

, CPA Are you one of the millions of Americans who haven’t filed (or even started) your taxes yet? With the April 15th tax filing deadline less than two weeks away, here’s some last minute tax advice for you. Stop Procrastinating. Resist the temptation to put off your taxes until the very last minute. Our […]

Will You Spend Your Tax Refund Wisely?

Tax season is here, and you are probably gathering your W-2s, 1099s and other documents to file your taxes. While the process of submitting returns can be tedious, many people look forward to receiving a sizable refund from Uncle Sam. I’m planning to use my tax refund toward the purchase of a new car. Fortunately, […]

Is Your Paycheck Getting Smaller This Year?

Do you feel like your paycheck got a little lighter this year? Well, it did. Your paycheck is smaller as a result of the payroll tax cut expiration. In December of 2010, Congress cut payroll taxes from 6.2 to 4.2 percent to boost the economy, but the deal expired on Jan 1. The payroll tax […]

Tax Infographic Outlines Common Mistakes People Make on Returns

10 Common Income Tax Snafus – An infographic created by Olson Tax Consulting

Kiplinger Editors Address Tax Planning in Free Live Web Chat

The tax experts at Kiplinger have some valuable advice headed into tax season. We have the details on their free tax planning web chat.

Celebrate Take Your Kids to Work Day

April 26 is National Take Your Kids to Work Day — not to mention the entire month of April is National Financial Literacy Month, so why not use this time to teach your kids about the financial world. Teach them practical financial skills such as earning money, paying bills, and how to afford the things […]

Can You Afford Your Taxes

Have you planned for your taxes? It’s all too common for people to spend and spend — running up a huge credit card bill right as tax season sets in. Unfortunately, this leaves many blind-sided when their tax refund never comes and instead they’re stuck owing money to good ole Uncle Sam. Even worse is […]

8 Ways Children Lower Your Taxes

Kids are expensive, but there's one way that can help save your money. We explain the eight ways children lower your taxes to get you a bigger refund.

Organize for Tax Time

by April Lewis-Parks It is that taxing time again! If you have not filed yet and are dreading it because you’re not organized, we have some tips from the organizing expert Jennifer Ford Berry, author of the best-selling book Organize Now! A Week-by-Week Guide to Simplify Your Space and Your Life. Ms. Ford gives advice […]

7 Year-End Tax Tips: How You Can Save Money

Even though you usually think of April has tax time, the reality is you can prepare and save all year long. Wouldn’t it be nice to worry less about the amount you’re going to pay to dear old Uncle Sam! 2011 is coming to an end and you need to take a look and to […]

How to Spot an IRS Impersonation Scheme

Consumers should protect themselves against online identity theft and other scams that increase after the filing season. Such scams may appropriate the name, logo or other appurtenances of the IRS or U.S. Department of the Treasury to mislead taxpayers into believing that the scam is legitimate. Scams involving the impersonation of the IRS usually take […]

Spring Cleaning: Tax Records You Can Throw Away

Spring is a great time to clean out that growing mountain of tax and financial papers that clutters your home and office. Here’s what you need to keep and what you can throw out without fearing the wrath of the IRS. Let’s start with your “safety zone,” the IRS statute of limitations. This limits the […]

Don’t Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card

If you owe the IRS money this tax season and don’t have it available, avoid using your credit card or opening a credit card account for this purpose. It’s not financially productive and can lead to a substantial amount of further debt. Credit card issuers and even the IRS tout the convenience of using a […]

Top 8 Ways Children Lower Your Taxes

Kids may be expensive, but they can also give you a significant break in your income taxes. Here are 8 ways your kids can lower your taxes when you file.

Five Hidden Reasons You Need a Will

Just because you're not rich it doesn't mean that you can get away with not having a will. We explain five reasons you need a will to protect your estate.

Look Out for these New Tax Breaks

As you prepare your taxes for 2010 take a close look at some of the new tax breaks afforded to you; some have changed since 2009 but you’ll still be able to save money this year. It can get very confusing so use this as an easy guide but also continue to investigate yourself or […]