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The Child Tax Credit: 11 Key Points

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2012-29 Inside This Issue The Child Tax Credit is available to eligible taxpayers with qualifying children under age 17. The IRS would like you to know these eleven facts about the child tax credit. 1. Amount With … Continue reading

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The Saver’s Credit and You

Low to moderate income individuals still have a chance to take advantage of the savers credit for 2011. The savers credit is a great motivator for saving for retirement. Those who can claim the credit must meet the flowing criteria: … Continue reading

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Selling Your Home? Here’s what the IRS wants you to know.

If you are in the process of selling your home, it’s very important that you know the tax implications involved:  If you have owned and used your home as your primary residence for two years out of the five years … Continue reading

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Students: Make the most of your summer job.

This summer, many students will be taking on summer jobs.  However, many are unaware of the tax consequences involved with employment.  Additionally, many students fail to establish a savings goal.  For example: 1. Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate must … Continue reading

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A New Way to Save

Many people have already discovered this great new way to save.  What is it you may ask?  Tax time is a great time to save because many people receive refunds.  In 2010 President Obama created the tax time Savings Bond … Continue reading

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National Protect Your Identity Week: October 17-23

The week of October 17th-23rd is designated as National Protect Your identity Week.  This week is geared towards educating the public about identity theft and how to protect yourself and the ones you love.    The website protectyouridnow.org  has several resources … Continue reading

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Earn extra dollars with InboxDollars.com

Nowadays you often hear about how bad the economy is.  Unemployment is high and everything costs more.  Many people are looking for alternative means of earning extra money. I recently came across a new website titled Inboxdollars.com.  This site provides … Continue reading

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Your Coffee is on us.

On Friday April 16th, in honor of the end of tax season, become our fan on facebook and we’ll give you a free Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks gift card towards a free coffee.   The first 50 people to become our … Continue reading

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Countdown to April 15th

The tax filing deadline is only a month away.  If you are like many Americans, you haven’t filed your taxes yet.  But do not delay.  April 15th will be here before you know it.  What can you do now in … Continue reading

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America Saves Week 2010

Join First Capital Advisors along with several organizations across the county as we participate in America Saves Week, February 21 – 28, 2010.  The purpose of America Saves Week is to encourage, individuals and families to set savings goals and … Continue reading

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