Prepare now for your FAFSA filing The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is often the starting point to help families finance the ever challenging cost of a student’s college education. The application is available starting January 1st. The earlier you file your application, the earlier
Read more →Xero was built to support numerous types of small businesses, but you can customize it to meet your company’s unique needs. One of the 10 best things about Xero is its flexibility. It was designed to appeal to a very large audience: small businesses across the
Read more →In the past few months, the IRS has admitted to a major breach into taxpayer records. This breach was not a hacking operation. The thieves had valid names, addresses, Social Security Numbers and more. They used this information to get by the security measures in place on
Read more →Payroll requires countless details about each employee. QuickBooks Online will walk you through the process of entering them. If you’ve only been on the receiving end of a paycheck, you may not know just how much prep work went into your neatly-organized paystubs. Those official-looking columns
Read more →Kickstarter, a popular crowdsource company that helps new inventors raise money to fund their creative projects, recently announced they are becoming a Benefit Corporation. While many of us may not know what this means, the move by Kickstarter is becoming more popular. Here is what you need
Read more →Don’t panic: It isn’t necessarily bad news. But you may need to deal with it. Getting a letter actually addressed to you personally is becoming a thing of the past, what with email and social media taking over a lot of our correspondence. But a
Read more →As the end of the year rolls around, if you have not already done so, now is the time to plan for contributions into your retirement accounts in 2016. Retirement Contribution Limits Retirement Program 2015 2014 Change Age 50 or over catch up IRA: Traditional $5,500 $5,500
Read more →As the end of the year approaches, there is still time to make moves to manage your tax liability. Here are some ideas to consider before the glitter ball drops in Times Square. Maximize your retirement plan contributions. This includes IRAs and 401(k) plans at work. Given
Read more →During its annual review of the tax filing season, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) discovered the IRS was incorrectly denying educator expense deductions for some taxpayers. The deduction In 2014, qualified educators could reduce their income by up to $250 for classroom related expenses.
Read more →You’ve done your retirement homework. Your assets are reviewed, you have planned your financial needs, and your retirement tax plan is in place. Are you ready to enjoy retirement? Probably, but not without a plan to address what happens to many after they retire; boredom. Here are
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