Are things getting back to normal in states and cities around the country in terms of employment? The economy gained 431,000 jobs in March, and the national unemployment rate is now 3.6%, which is 76% below the peak of 14.7% during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a [...]
The Internal Revenue Service announced that more than $12.1 million in matching grants were awarded to 131 organizations across the country for the development, expansion, or continuation of qualified Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) for the 2022 grant year. The grant year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2022. Through [...]
If you're curious about what's happening in the real estate market it appears that home shoppers are facing a one-two punch this spring: Quickly rising mortgage rates are compounding affordability challenges that have been brought on by record home value growth. The cost of a 30-year mortgage on the typical [...]
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers the deadline to file and pay the tax owed for most individual income tax returns is Monday, April 18. The agency wants last-minute filers to know tax help is available to file a tax return, request an extension, or make a payment, 24 [...]
Get the RV fired up and the backpacks out of storage. With travel restrictions still in place for many international destinations, along with a desire to avoid or escape dense populations in cities, outdoor itineraries within the U.S. are holding greater appeal as pandemic fears start to fade, according to [...]
The Internal Revenue Service announced that the application period for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grants for the calendar year 2023 will open on or around May 2, 2022. The LITC Program is a federal grants program administered by the Taxpayer Advocate Service, led by National Taxpayer Advocate Erin [...]
When it comes to summer travel this year, think outside of the box. Nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies is a quaint mountain village where adventure and luxury meet. For nearly 60 years, Vail has welcomed year-round visitors to explore the surrounding national forest, delight in culinary creations, [...]
The Internal Revenue Service reminds U.S. citizens, resident aliens, and any domestic legal entity that the deadline to file their annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) is April 15. For additional information about filing deadlines, filers should look to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) website for further information. Filers missing [...]
