The e-mail from your bank gets your attention right away. It says you need to log into your account in the next 48 hours to continue your online privileges. Something about a system upgrade. You wonder, is it legitimate? How can you know for sure? Read more
Once you have filed your 2011 tax return, you may still have a few tax questions. The IRS provides these answers to commonly asked questions. Read more
Spring and summer — the wedding season is upon us. Before walking down the aisle, take a minute to consider a serious matter. Read more
You’re probably getting ready to sort out last year’s financial records and prepare for this year’s recordkeeping. But what should you keep and what can you throw away? Here are some suggestions. Read more
If you’ve given up itemizing deductions, you’re not alone. These days over half of all taxpayers find they’re better off using the standard deduction. But even if you take the standard deduction, you can also deduct some individual expenses on your 2011 tax return, including the following: Read more
Now is an ideal time to review your financial affairs. You have to gather information to prepare your tax return at this time. Why not take one more step and do something positive for your financial well-being? Read more
Get the documentation you’ll need for all your 2011 charitable contributions, or you risk losing your deduction. Even gifts under $250 require a bank record or a receipt from the charity.
Writing up the minutes of board of directors’ meetings is not exactly a high priority for most business owners. Yet well-documented corporate minutes can provide Read more
On November 21, 2011, President Obama signed the “Three Percent Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act.” Read more