Finance

Getting a Will after Divorce

Divorce can be an emotionally (and financially) draining experience, but there are lots of important things to sort out once the marriage has drawn to a close. Writing a Will is often overlooked in the aftermath of a divorce, but it can be absolutely crucial. Divorce is likely to impact on an existing Will, and rewriting it can be really important, especially if and when a new serious relationship is underway.  Read more...

Energy Loan Program Oversight Required

The Obama administration has just concluded its audit of the Department of Energy’s loan guarantee program. This was a result from the political fallout of the Solyndra bankruptcy case. The program has been the recourse of many start-ups for alternative energy solutions but there are many issues associated with the funding.  Read more...

How To Select A Tax Return Service

There is an almost unlimited number of ways to get your forms filed with the IRS. You can fill things out yourself. You can have a CPA do it for you. You can use something online. But if you’re like many Americans, you prefer the personal touch of a preparer, but you don’t want to pay the high fees that can sometimes be associated with them. These tips will guide you step by step through the process of selecting a tax return service that will give you the service you want at a price tag you like.  Read more...

Where Do You Need To File A State Tax Return?

A lot of people realize that they need to file a Federal tax return. But few realize that there’s another filing requirement: a state tax return. These forms involve payment to your particular state, and are used to fund state-level government and initiatives. But how do you know where you owe payment? It’s not just dependent on where you live.  Read more...

5 Facts About Tax Return Preparation

How much do you know about tax return preparation? If you’re like many people who pay the government, you don’t know a lot about what you’re paying, or why you’re paying it. These facts will help you understand the process.

Fact #1: There Are Many Different Types Of Forms  Read more...

A Day In The Life Of An Income Tax Preparer

In a struggling economy, a lot of people are considering taking on a new position or switching careers entirely. One career that is commonly considered by people looking to switch is becoming an income tax preparer. There are people everywhere looking to find a tax preparer, in Ohio, in California, in New Yorks – around the world. But what does a prep worker actually do? Walk through a day in the life and find out.  Read more...

Knowing When To Pay Personal Income Tax To Multiple States

For the majority of Americans, only two types of personal income tax will be a concern: that which is paid to the Federal government, and that which is paid to the state where they work. But for people who work in multiple states, or commonly have relations within multiple states, that situation gets a bit more complicated.  Read more...