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  2. 2022 Tax Return Checklist

    2022 Tax Return Checklist

    Amanda Peterson March 24, 2023

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    Tax Return season is here, and you have until April 18th to get your taxes filed or request an extension. If you prepare & file taxes yourself, the IRS has some very useful information about filing this year. We have summarized them here, directly from the IRS website.

  5. 5 Tax Myths Debunked

    5 Tax Myths Debunked

    Kat Tretina March 10, 2021

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    The deadline to file your federal tax return is quickly approaching. If you’re like most people, tax season fills you with dread. Often, people feel stressed by preparing their taxes because they’re overwhelmed and don’t fully understand the rules. To help you file your taxes accurately, let’s debunk the five most common tax myths.

  6. Are Credit Card Rewards Taxable?

    Are Credit Card Rewards Taxable?

    Kat Tretina February 15, 2019

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    For the most part, you will not have to worry about your smaller amount rewards getting caught up in the IRS. Overall, cash back rewards do not need be reported because they are considered a discount, not reportable, taxable income.

  7. What to Do If You’re Audited

    What to Do If You’re Audited

    Kat Tretina April 12, 2018

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    Last year, the IRS processed over 134 million tax returns. Of those returns, only one million were selected for an audit. Your chances of being selected are slim, but everyone is at risk of an audit. Audits are time-consuming and stressful, and many people don’t know how to proceed.

  8. 10 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

    10 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

    Kat Tretina March 30, 2018

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    You may have already started dreaming about ways you could use your refund dollars. But before you start spending, take a step back and consider if there are other ways you can use your refund to improve your financial standing. Learn more from these 10 smart ways you can use your tax refund.

  10. 5 Overlooked Tax Benefits for Millennials

    5 Overlooked Tax Benefits for Millennials

    Kat Tretina December 21, 2017

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    As a recent graduate, making ends meet can be tough. Between rent, student loan payments, and utilities, there’s not much left over for anything else. The idea of owing the government even more during tax season can be terrifying.

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