Students may want to start their credit journey with a new card. But being eligible for a traditional credit card can be difficult when you have limited income and bad credit history.This...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/03/2022
Not all debts are the same. Although most forms of lending carry risk, certain lending decisions are more likely to send you into a downward debt spiral. We call them debt traps.It's...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 08/11/2022
A payday loan seems like a lifesaver because it provides an easy way to get cash. If you were suddenly met with a high expense without any means of payment, a payday loan might appear...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 01/19/2020
What Is the Standard Deduction?The standard deduction is a fixed dollar amount that reduces your taxable income. It's designed to simplify the tax-filing process and provides a...
Posted by True Tax Service on 10/26/2023
Single (Filing Status: "Single"):Definition: You can file as single if you are unmarried, divorced, legally separated, or widowed.Advantages: May be eligible for certain...
Posted by True Tax Service on 10/23/2023
Personal Information:Social Security Number (SSN): You and your dependents' SSNs are essential for tax identification.Filing Status: Determine your filing status (e.g., single,...
Posted by True Tax Service on 10/23/2023
On September 5, 2019, the Treasury Department and the IRS released proposed regulations that would affect when taxpayers report their gross income amounts. In general, section 451...
If you need money to pay rent or pay a friend, you may be tempted to find it as quick and efficient as possible. And while a cash advance seems fast and easy, it can also be expensive....
Posted by Advanced Accounting & Tax Planning on 11/05/2019
In times of having low on cash, the option to get cash from your credit card is indeed tempting. But having a cash advance is not the same as withdrawing some cash from your debit...
Posted by LLOYD J CAZES CPA on 11/05/2019