Tax refund advances, also known as tax refund anticipation loans or refund anticipation checks, are financial products offered by various tax preparation companies and financial institutions...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 11/30/2023
Tax liens are a common issue faced by taxpayers in the United States. If you owe back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or state tax authorities, they may place a tax lien...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 11/17/2023
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was enacted in 1977 to protect consumers from abusive and deceptive practices by debt collectors. FDCPA is designed to provide consumers...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 05/08/2023
Liens and Levies are two different legal actions that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can take to collect outstanding tax debts from taxpayers. Understanding the difference between...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 02/07/2023
The first-time home buyer's tax credit was introduced during the 2008 financial crisis to help Americans buy more affordable homes. Although there are many other mortgage and loan...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/18/2022
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
Marriage is a lifetime commitment in most regions. The responsibility affects your lifestyle, finance, and career. Having a joint savings or investment account can strengthen marriage...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/31/2022
If you're in debt or feel your debt is growing, you're probably not alone. As many Americans are still trying to get their debt under control largely from the effect of the...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 03/10/2022
