Money Matters
Get legal advice on how to take control of your personal finances, whether you're tackling student loans, medical bills, taxes, or bankruptcy.
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Should You Pay Taxes Online with a Credit Card?
You can pay taxes with a credit card. But should you? In some situations, paying your taxes with a credit card could be a good option if you understand the costs involved.
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How to Track Your State Refund Status
How do I track my state tax refund status? Each state governs their own refund, so you will need to go to your state's tax authority website. Find the link you need for your state in this article.
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What Is an Employee Stock Purchase Plan?
An employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP, is a program that allows employees to use after-tax payroll deductions to buy their employer's stock, usually at a discount.
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Need More Time to File Your Taxes? File an Extension
It seems one minute you are receiving your W-2 in the mail, the next minute, April 15 has passed. Just because you are getting an extension to file, it doesn't give you an extension for paying the IRS.
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Financial Anxiety? How to Take the Stress Out of Your Finances
You can take action to feel in control of your money, spend more wisely, plan for the future, and reduce your stress level.
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Sole Proprietors: Are You at Risk for a Tax Audit?
What many small business owners do not know is that filing as a sole proprietorship could put you at risk for being audited.
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Tax Attorney or CPA: Which Does Your Business Need?
Tax professionals help with tax planning and advising clients in complicated tax situations, but there are some key differences. Here's how you can effectively protect your business by selecting the correct tax professional for the job.
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How to Issue a 1099 to an LLC
If your business pays an LLC more than $600 a year for rent, business services or independent contractors, you’ll need to issue a federal form 1099 to report those payments to the Internal Revenue Service. Here’s what’s required.
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Are LLC Startup Expenses Tax Deductible?
The expenses you incur as you set up your LLC are tax deductible, though you need to know important limits, exceptions, and rules to legally deduct these costs.
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Answering Tax Questions: A Primer on Tax Research
Tax research can help you find answers to your tax question, but some resources have more authority than others.
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