Category Archives: consumer laws

Who Should File a 2012 Tax Return?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS TAX TIP 2013-01 Inside This Issue If you received income during 2012, you may need to file a tax return in 2013. The amount of your income, your filing status, your age and the type of income you … Continue reading →

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Ten Tax Tips for Individuals Selling Their Home

Posted on November 22, 2012 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-14 Inside This Issue The Internal Revenue Service has some important information for those who have sold or are about to sell their home. If you have a gain from the sale of your main … Continue reading →

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Keep the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit in Mind for Summer Planning

Posted on July 15, 2012 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-01 Inside This Issue During the summer many parents may be planning the time between school years for their children while they work or look for work. The IRS wants to remind taxpayers that are … Continue reading →

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Education Tax Credits Help Pay Higher Education Costs

Posted on March 3, 2012 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2012-37 Inside This Issue Two federal tax credits may help you offset the costs of higher education for yourself or your dependents.  These are the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. To qualify for … Continue reading →

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The Child Tax Credit: 11 Key Points

Posted on February 15, 2012 by FCA Admin

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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National Protect Your Identity Week: October 17-23

Posted on October 18, 2010 by FCA Admin

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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How to Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Posted on October 12, 2009 by FCA Admin

Many homeowners are struggling to keep their homes. Unfortunately, there are companies out there who promise to help but only have their own interests in mind.  I recently read this great article from Stretcher.com.  This is a great article which provides … Continue reading →

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Will the increase in minimum wage help or hinder workers?

Posted on July 26, 2009 by FCA Admin

The minimum wage increased to $7.25 on July 24th.  However, many are questioning whether this will be a boost to workers considering the current economic climate.  Some economists are arguing that this is another stimulus for the economy.  But is … Continue reading →

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