There are a number of tax programs online that will help you do your personal income taxes by simply entering a bit of data. Unless you have inherited a large sum of money, bought or sold significant real estate or have a lot of income from the stock market, using one of these programs can save you time and money. However, if you own a business, even a small one without any employees, it is a good idea to have a professional do your taxes.…
Each individual state has its own way of calculating child support payments, but one thing is consistent; your salary has a direct effect on your child support obligation. The total income of the custodial parent is usually included in child support calculations, but not everyone goes by the book. In order to recalculate and even reduce your child support obligation, there are four really easy things you can do to make a big difference.…
Your teenager’s first paycheck is a cause for celebration. They’ve found a job, worked hard for their money, and are finally holding the reward in their hands—but what do they do with it now? Most banks are making it difficultto cash third party checks, meaning your teen can’t just sign it over to you, and check cashing stores can charge from 1%–3%of the check’s value for the privilege of giving your child their own money.…
