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Men vs. Women: Who is better at personal finances?

I was reading an article about personal finance regarding which sex is better at managing the finances.  The article mentioned that women are better at personal finance because we are more organized and pay more attention to detail.  Although in … Continue reading

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Save Money on Childcare

I just had to share this article.  Great advice for parents considering the current state of the economy. http://www.smartmoney.com/spending/deals/8-ways-to-save-money-responsibly-on-baby-care/     Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter: http:// twitter.com/1stCapAdvise    

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Ten Tips to Help You Choose a Tax Preparer

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2013-07 Inside This Issue Many people look for help from professionals when it’s time to file their tax return. If you use a paid tax preparer to file your federal income tax return this year, the … Continue reading

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Six Social Media Tools to Help You Get Free Tax Information

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-10 Inside This Issue The IRS uses a variety of technologies to help you get the tax information you need. Here are six ways the IRS uses social media to share information on tax changes, … Continue reading

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Debt and Senior Citizens

I recently read an article about the rising debt of senior citizens.  Senior citizens, I thought? Surprising, not really. Think about it. Senior citizens are on a fixed income unlike the younger generation. Their income does not keep up with … Continue reading

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Taxes and the Military

As with anything else, it’s vital for military personnel to understand their tax rights and benefits.  Too often many tax benefits are overlooked because military personnel are not aware of their rights.  Among these are: Unreimbursed expenses related to moving … Continue reading

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IRS Tip Sheet on Gambling Income and Losses

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-03 Inside This Issue Whether you like to play the ponies, roll the dice or pull the slots, your gambling winnings are taxable. You must report all your gambling income on your tax return. If … Continue reading

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How to Obtain Prior Year Tax Information

Many people often need prior year tax records for various reasons.  Some of these reasons include loan applications or other legal matters.  Often people don’t know how to obtain this information or that the information is even available.   Taxpayers can … Continue reading

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Tips for Running a Green Business

Going green is the new buzz word.  Many people think that only large businesses can go green.  Well, no matter how big or small your business, there are many things that can be done to promote a cleaner environment.  Here … Continue reading

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Eleven Tips for Taxpayers Who Owe Money to the IRS

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-13 Inside This Issue Most taxpayers get a refund from the Internal Revenue Service when they file their tax returns. For those who don’t get a refund, the IRS offers several options to pay their … Continue reading

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