Category Archives: Work & Money
How to Apply for a Homestead Exemption
One you’ve bought a house, you want to be sure to file for your homestead [...]
How General Business Credits Work
Business credits can help both large and small businesses. © Peathegee Inc/Blend Images/Corbis Business owners [...]
How Your W-2 Works
Working for the Man means receiving a W-2 form each year to do your taxes. [...]
How the Lifetime Learning Credit Works
The lifetime learning credit is available to people of all ages, even if they are [...]
How the Child Tax Credit Works
The child tax credit was created by U.S. lawmakers in 1997 as a way to [...]
How Nonemployee Compensation Works
Independent contractors who provide services to business are considered self-employed. PhotoAlto/Laurence Mouton/Getty Images Here’s a [...]
How Estimated Tax Payments Work
Expect to pay estimated taxes if you owe at least $1,000 when you file your [...]
How Discretionary Income Works
Discretionary income: It’s what you have to spend, but don’t need to spend. DragonImages/iStockphoto/ThinkStock From [...]
How are taxes affected if you move to a different state during the year?
By all means, make that huge cross-country move. Just don’t forget about it come tax [...]
What are some common vehicle tax deductions?
Wouldn’t you think Dale Earnhardt Jr. knows the answer to this tax question? © Doug [...]
How Year-end Business Taxes Work
While you party at the end of the year, don’t forget to think about your [...]
Coverdell ESA Form Explained
Graduating from college is even more rewarding if your student loan debt is low. The [...]
How much do IRA contributions reduce taxes?
One thing you’ll need to figure out before contributing to an IRA is which kind [...]
Can I File Someone Else’s Taxes?
If you’re willing to offer a helping hand to a friend at tax time, just [...]