Hundred dollar bills and a model house laid on top of Form 1040 Schedule A

Lots of sites publish articles about tax deductions without full explanations or even fact-checking. Let me dispel some of these “tips” before you get screwed.

Woman deciding to donate to charity by joining Habitat For Humanity to build a home

What happens when you feel the call to donate to charity but you simply don’t have the cash available? There are plenty of ways to assist charities besides giving money.

Income tax return Form 1040 with crumpled up forms, calculator, pink eraser and pencil

Your income tax return is complicated, to say the least. Everyone should at least know the basics of filing taxes.

IRS Form 1040

A tax preparer you can trust is an important financial partner. Find out what to look for in someone you are paying to prepare your individual income taxes.