Nancy, Author at 2012 Tax to 2024 Tax

Five Ways to Avoid Destroying Your Retirement

As an old Chinese proverb goes, “the journey of a thousand miles starts by a single step” What does this Chinese proverb mean? That today is the best day to start saving for your retirement if you have not started doing so already. Unfortunately, saving for retirement has always been a very sore subject for most people all over the world, but it is a true fact that married couples need to treat it with the seriousness and magnitude that it deserves.

Of you are planning to retire by the time you reach the age of 65, it means that … Read the rest

Why People Use Instant Tax Refunds

People often need a break from their stressful and busy lives. It is nice to get away for a while to unwind. This can be a clear possibility with a same day tax refund. The money received can be used to finance a trip. Even a small excursion is worth the recouped energy levels that will be gained.

People that want to plan a last minute adventure can fund their travel with instant tax refunds. This is a great way to celebrate a year of work. This is also a terrific option if your vacation time happens to fall … Read the rest

Tax Considerations for Divorced Parents with Joint Child Custody

When you have children, the divorce process can be very complex. Not only do you need to decide who the children live with and when, but you also must determine who is responsible for paying what. One issue that often gets overlooked in favor of the all-important child custody agreement is the issue of how to handle claims on your tax forms come tax season. Here are some tax considerations for divorced parents with joint child custody:

Get it in writing. Of course, you know that claiming dependents on your tax returns comes with benefits, in the form of … Read the rest

Retirement Planning Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Retirement planning can be difficult, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting started. However, you do have to be careful. After all, there are many mistakes people make with their retirement planning. Whether it’s starting too late or not regularly reassessing your portfolio, things can go wrong. Here are just a few retirement planning mistakes you don’t want to make.

Starting Too Late

People don’t usually start thinking about retirement until their 30s or 40s. However, you are missing out on thousands of dollars by not starting your portfolio as soon as possible. It doesn’t matter if you can’t invest … Read the rest

The Pros and Cons of Filing Your Tax Return Early

Some people can’t wait to file their tax returns. They are the lucky ones, who anticipate a refund. Others dread tax season every year, and want to put off the knowledge of how much they owe the IRS for as long as possible. In these contrasting situations, it is easy to see why some people would want to file their tax returns early, and why others would want to wait. But are there advantages to filing early, in general? Or are there drawbacks? If you find yourself considering the possibilities of both, then these pros and cons of filing … Read the rest