Tax Budget
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Taxes
The 2020 Tax Brackets Guide: Key Changes That You Need to Know
This 2020 tax brackets guide outlines all the key changes that taxpayers should prepare for, including income and capital gains thresholds, Social Security contributions, and AMT requirements. While this year's taxes are only due in 2021, understanding these changes will make your budgeting more accurate and efficient.
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Taxes
Taxes: How to Pay the IRS
There are several ways to pay the IRS, including via check or wire transfer.
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Taxes
How to Hit Tax Filing Deadlines
Being prepared may take some effort, but it will be worth it in the long run.
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Budgeting
5 Essential Personal Saving and Investing Tips for Freelancers
There are many advantages to living the life of a freelancer. But the undeniable downside of freelancing is having a variable income that fluctuates from month to month. While freelancing can be freeing, it can also lead to an uncertain financial situation. Below, we’ll go through five essential personal saving and investing tips for freelancers to help deliver peace of…
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Taxes
Work From Home Tax Deductions That You Can Claim
At home businesses have many advantages over their brick-and-mortar counterparts. For a start, entrepreneurs save money on gas and office rent. Similarly, freelancers that operate online enjoy unique benefits in comparison to employees who commute to a physical office location. However, transportation costs and rent are on the tax deductible expenses list of traditional businesses, but not digital ones. Nonetheless,…
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Loans
A Business Loan vs. Grant: Which One?
When looking for solutions, every business owner and entrepreneur knows that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Each entity is unique, and their approach depends on their industry, size, business model, location, and structure. However, every company needs capital and funding in order to grow. Some firms are able to qualify for a private or federal small business grant. Others, meanwhile,…
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Budgeting
Part Three: Preparing for Inflation-Adjusted Premiums
In January, your tax credits and average health insurance cost, per month, are going to change. Whether it’s a private plan, an employer-sponsored one, or Medicare, all consumers’ income brackets are going to be adjusted for inflation. In short, if your household earnings go up, your premiums might not because of the higher income brackets. Moreover, consumers may even qualify…
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Budgeting
Part Two: Inflation and Your Health Premiums
Generally, the government takes care of a portion of your health insurance premiums. The amount is based on someone’s income bracket, which changes every year because of inflation. In a previous article, we discussed how this impacts the average monthly health insurance cost, even if a household’s income doesn’t go up or down. The change will effect the 2019 Medicare…
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Budgeting
The Best Online Budgeting Tools for Taxes
In a previous article, we outlined the advantages of using online budgeting tools for your taxes. We also discussed how the IRS customer service team may offer free support and guidance. These different tax-preparation methods can save you plenty of money and time, while enabling you to discover new deductions and credits. Some of the most prominent apps include PocketGuard,…
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Budgeting
Efficient Tax Planning: How and When You Should Do It
Two years ago, the Republican-controlled United States Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The law, which President Donald Trump signed into effect, made filing taxes easier and simpler. Even more so when we consider the already existing online tax-preparation software, alongside some handy IRS customer service features. The picture, however, isn’t as rosy as it looks. In 2019,…
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