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Tax and Politics
Politics may be divisive and polarizing, but it impacts every aspect of our lives—including our taxes. Read this section of our blog to find out when Washington is taking aim at tax policy. New tax laws, tax debates, and even state headlines can be found here. We’ll walk you through all the biggest headlines to help you understand how our elected officials may affect your taxes. Have questions about your taxes? Get them answered by using our free live chat feature, located to the bottom right of your screen – or by clicking here.
Category: Tax and Politics
Nov
16
5 Huge Tax Measures Taxpayers Voted Down on Election Day
The election has come and gone. And what a tumultuous election it was! Historic numbers of Americans (over 47 percent of eligible voters) on November 6 made their voices heard on everything from ballot measures to hotly contested senate elections. Al...
Aug
29
Trump’s Tax Cuts Explained: What is a Pass-Through Business?
Just like any other piece of legislation passed by Congress, you can expect it to take some time for the fine details of the bill to be completely laid out. But if you were wondering when the dust would settle on 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the T...
Jun
30
Are You Going to Get Hit By a Surprise Tax Bill This Year?
Even if you’ve worked to get your taxes just right in previous years, changes in the tax law could mean big changes in what you owe. That may hold true even if your job and personal situation haven’t changed. That could mean a surprise ta...
Jun
02
What to Do When Your Return Is Rejected
Filing your taxes can be a huge undertaking, even if your financial situation hasn’t changed much since last year. So submitting or mailing is often quite the stress relief. But what happens if the IRS rejects your return? And why does it get rejec...
Apr
21
Interest Rates On Taxes Are Increasing
As if you needed another reason to file your taxes on time and avoid penalties, the IRS announced that interest rates are increasing for the quarter that began April 1, 2018. The interest raise has more implications than just more money owed for over...
Mar
01
How to Protect Yourself from Tax Identity Theft
During tax season, consumers must be extra vigilant with their personal information. Each year the IRS compiles a “Dirty Dozen” list detailing the most common tax scams of the year. Identity theft continues to make the list year after yea...
Feb
20
Rent or Buy? The New Tax Plan Changes Things
When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December, much of the analysis and concern surrounded the large tax cuts to the wealthy and the small cuts to the middle and lower class. However, the tax plan will change more than your paycheck and how you f...
Feb
07
Social Media Influencers Guide to Taxes
The rise of social media has led to a new kind of profession: the social media influencer. Brands have learned that authentic collaborations beyond the celebrity can be an effective and integral part of their marketing strategy. Now let’s think ab...
Jan
30
Ready to Get Ahead for the 2018 Tax Season?
If your New Year’s resolutions have already started to slip away (how many times have you been to the gym?), you still have plenty of time to achieve a financial win by preparing for the 2018 tax season, starting right now. Getting an early jum...
Dec
28
Does the New Tax Plan Affect Your 2017 Tax Return?
The Republican-controlled Congress managed to pass its tax plan by just 24 votes, taking large cuts across the board with many amendments to deductions, penalties, and more, including complete eliminations. Many of these effects won’t take place un...
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