The summer wedding season is fast approaching. Wedding planning is often overwhelming but figuring out how marriage will affect a couple’s tax situation doesn’t have to be. Here are a few things couples should think about as they prepare for the big day. Name and address changesPeople who change their name after marriage should report […]

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NOT HAVING THIS INFORMATION COULD DELAY YOUR RETURN 2021 Child Tax Credit Payments In 2021 the federal government issued advanced Child Tax Credit payments to eligible taxpayers based on information from 2020 tax returns. It is the taxpayer’s responsibility to provide documentation of the amount of any advanced Child Tax Credit payments issued. Acceptable documentation: […]

What taxpayers can do now to get ready to file taxes in 2022 There are steps people, including those who received stimulus payments or advance child tax credit payments, can take now to make sure their tax filing experience goes smoothly in 2022. They can start by visiting the Get Ready page on IRS.gov. Here are some other things […]

5 things you should talk about before you get married. If you are going to do life together, here are some important things you need to talk about before you tie the knot. Religion – These days religiously blended families are more frequently becoming the norm. Talk about your beliefs and understand where your partner […]

How Child Tax Credit Overpayments Can Occur Except from Kiplinger by: Rocky Mengle  July 16, 2021 You may be wondering why the IRS would send you too much money in the first place. If the goal is simply to give you a 50% advance of your total child tax credit over a six-month period, it doesn’t […]

Estate Planning When You Have Young Children Four simple steps to protect your family. By Mary Randolph, J.D.  on NOLO.Com Having children complicates life in many interesting ways, and estate planning is no exception. Young parents don’t need anything fancy, but there are a few things you should definitely think about. Here are four simple […]

10 Money Traps to Avoid 8 MINUTE READ | SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 RAMSEY SOLUTIONS We want you to get the most bang for your buck and be a smart consumer when you shop. That’s why we’ve got to talk about some of the common money traps out there—so you know what to watch out for […]

If you feel like the price of groceries has gone up lately, you’re not going crazy. Since 2020, the price of groceries has jumped 2.4%!1 While some of those price hikes were COVID’s fault, the price surges are still happening. In March 2021, there was an increase of 0.4% from February.2 That means from just one month to another, […]

Why Your Delayed Tax Return Could Mean More Money Back From the IRS What’s behind the delays, what you can do about it, and why there might be an upside for taxpayers. By Cameron LeBlanc      May 10 2021, 11:58 AM If you’ve been waiting a while to receive your tax refund, the good news is that […]