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Credit Counseling or Bankruptcy: Which is Best for You?
People often get to a place where they simply can’t pay their bills, especially in today’s economy which is not particularly sympathetic toward the poor or even the middle class. Inflation has impacted nearly every facet of daily life including...
Do your own Taxes!
So, it’s the second week in February - have you done your taxes yet? What, you don’t do your own taxes? You pay someone else to do it for you? Well, I’m one of those people who can’t stand paying anyone for something I can do myself. Am I a glutton...
Keeping Your Business's Finances on Track
One of the biggest benefits of operating a home-based business is that it doesn't require any formal training or experience. After all, some of the most successful individuals never attended a single business-related class or workshop.
The only...
Little Known Tax Deductions That Can Save You Big
When you say "end of the year", most small business owners think of two things immediately. The *second* is the holidays. The *first* is taxes! While almost all of us pay taxes quarterly, we still have to file in January. That means November and...
Student Credit Cards 101
If you’re a college student, you probably already have a credit card. If not, you may have plans to get one or more soon. So why should you read on?
Because financial debt is one of the main reasons that many students end up dropping out...
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Preparing for Your Tax Interview: The “What to Bring” Checklist
Whether you're filing a tax return for the first or 50th time, tax preparation can be a time-intensive process. It can be very stressful too: you want to make sure you do everything correctly and get your return filed on time. The experts at Jackson Hewitt have compiled a list of items to help you prepare for your next tax interview. Bring the applicable items from this list to help your tax service representative prepare a tax return that will result in the largest allowable refund for you.
•Social Security Card(s)
•Driver's License(s)
•Dependents' Social Security Numbers & Dates of Birth
•Last Year's Federal and State Tax Returns
•Wage Statements
•Pension or Retirement Income
•Interest and Dividend Income
•State Income Tax Refund Amount
•Social Security Income
•Unemployment Income
•Commissions Received
•Commissions Paid
•Sales of Stocks or Bonds
•Self-Employed Business Income & Expenses
•Lottery or Gambling Winnings
•Lottery or Gambling Losses
•Income and Expenses from Rentals
•Income from Partnerships, S Corporations, Trusts, and Estates
•IRA Contributions
•Alimony Paid or Received
•Child Care Expenses and Provider Information
•Medical, Eye Care, and Dental Expenses
•Cash and Non-cash Charitable
•Record of Purchase or Sale of Residence
•Mortgage or Home Equity Loan Interest Paid
•Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes
•Un-reimbursed Employment-Related Expenses
•Job-Related Educational Expenses
•Educator Expenses
•Tuition and Education Fees
•Student Loan Interest
•Casualty and Theft Losses
•Estimated Taxes
•Foreign Taxes Paid
These tax prep tips will help you save time and money, and help ensure a smooth ride to a completed tax return. As an added bonus, present this money saving coupon to any participating Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® location to save $10 on tax preparation.
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