Did you know certain credit-based applications need more preparation than others? Knowing how soon to check your FICO Scores in advance of an application puts you in the best position to get approved. Not only that, you can better estimate the terms you'll get approved for. If you're planning to [...]
IRS Free File – online tax preparation products available at no charge – launched recently, giving taxpayers an early opportunity to claim credits like the Recovery Rebate Credit and other deductions, the Internal Revenue Service announced. Leading tax software providers make their online products available for free as part of [...]
Need a break? The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, a dual-island Caribbean nation located just over two hours away from Southern Florida, has been encompassed in the Caribbean Journal's ranking of the region's best islands to visit in 2021. According to the publication, the Federation was included due to its "uncrowded, calm and beautiful" [...]
Employers must file Form W-2 and other wage statements by Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. This is also the date Form W-2s are due to employees. By law, employers are required to file copies of their Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, and Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, with the [...]
After a travel-challenged 2020, the future of travel is looking brighter. Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.), specializing in personalized small group adventures on the road less traveled for Americans 50+, shared its top 6 emerging travel trends. "We can now see the light as travel begins to open up in the [...]
When people get ready to file their federal tax returns there are new things to consider when it comes to which credits to claim and what deductions to take. These things can affect the size of any refund the taxpayer may receive. Here are some new key things people should consider [...]
Goodbye, 2020, and hello 2021! Hormel Foods Corp. is helping culinary enthusiasts around the world welcome 2021 with an exciting round-up of food trends to expect in the new year. "It's no surprise that comfort food, sourdough bread, and whipped coffee had big moments this past year, as people hunkered [...]
As the holiday season winds down it may be time to address taxes even though it's not as exciting. To help the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to take necessary actions now to help file federal tax returns timely and accurately in 2021. These are some reminders to help taxpayers [...]
Learning has taken on a whole new direction in this age of COVID for students, teachers, and parents alike. During the fall 2020 semester, K-12 teachers asked their students 60% more questions during in-person instruction compared to remote instruction. It's a stark reminder of the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic [...]
As the pandemic rages on safety and social distancing, along with virtual options, will be the emphasis now and for the upcoming tax season as the Internal Revenue Service seeks volunteers to provide free tax return preparation through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs. [...]
