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I just sent out reminders to my clients that estimated tax payments are due again. And I got back a lot of panicky emails and requests for help. This is despite the fact that they’ve been making their estimated payments all year round, often with an assist from me. But it still makes them anxious...

You may think you don't want an IRS online tax account... but you definitely do. The IRS is seriously messed up right now – worse than I’ve ever seen. They’re hard to reach. Many agents aren’t helpful… and some are downright nasty. So having an Online Tax Account will make your life easier... especially at...

The Tax Benefits of Doing Good **Please Note: This content does contain affiliate links where I may profit from a sale. You probably don't donate to your favorite causes just to save on taxes. But doing good comes with a side benefit: charitable donations lower your tax bill. Giving back has been part of my life for...

If you're trying to save money for retirement, you're probably familiar with IRAs - individual retirement accounts. IRAs come in two flavors: traditional and Roth.  Both can help you save for retirement, but there are some crucial differences between traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. We'll get into the details of their differences and similarities below....

If you have your own business and work from home, taking the home office deduction can lead to big tax savings. But millions of solopreneurs don't claim this valuable tax break, even though they're 100% eligible. Many people don't realize they can take the home office deduction. Others are afraid to claim it because they...

If you’ve never invested in real estate – and the house where you live doesn’t count – it’s time to think about adding it to your portfolio… especially if you’re interested in building lasting wealth.