Category Archives: education

To transfer or not to transfer

Posted on September 10, 2024 by FCA Admin

Credit card balance transfers are very common.  We usually think we are getting a good deal if we are offered a zero percent APR balance transfer.  This is a great offer.  However, too often we fail to think about the … Continue reading →

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Don’t let credit card debt get you down

Posted on August 10, 2024 by FCA Admin

So you have a lot of credit card debt?  So what now?  Many people find themselves in this situation and feel helpless and hopeless.  The key is to not give up.  There are many resources out there to help you. … Continue reading →

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IRS Can Help When Starting a Small Business

Posted on June 22, 2024 by FCA Admin

If you are opening a new business this summer, the IRS has some basic federal tax information to help you get started. Here are some things to consider when starting a business: Type of Business One of the first decisions you … Continue reading →

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Avoiding an IRS Audit

Posted on May 24, 2024 by FCA Admin

No one wants to be audited by the IRS.  It is embarrassing and also draining emotionally.  It makes many people uncomfortable because it implies that you did something wrong.  But just because you are audited doesn’t mean that you did … Continue reading →

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Give Tax Records a Mid-Year Tune-up this Summer

Posted on April 24, 2024 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    Summertime Tax Tip 2013-23 Inside This Issue During the summer, you may not think about doing your taxes, but maybe you should. Some of the expenses you’ve paid over the past few months might qualify for money-saving tax credits … Continue reading →

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Don’t Overlook the Benefits of Miscellaneous Deductions

Posted on March 5, 2024 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-17 Inside This Issue If you are able to itemize your deductions on your tax return instead of claiming the standard deduction, you may be able to claim certain miscellaneous deductions. A tax deduction reduces … Continue reading →

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How much do you know about social security?

Posted on February 8, 2024 by FCA Admin

I was recently reading an article about young workers and social security.  The article mentions that many young adults don’t understand social security and the impact that social security and saving can have on their future plans. Some basic facts … Continue reading →

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Women need to save more for retirement

Posted on December 31, 2023 by FCA Admin

  I recently came across an article about why women should save more for retirement.  Interesting I thought. So I kept reading. The primary reason that we should save more is because we tend to outlive men.  And the longer … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit IRS.gov this Summer

Posted on June 7, 2023 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-05 Inside This Issue If you need tax help or information, your best option is to visit the IRS.gov website. Our many online tools and services make it easy for you to do business with … Continue reading →

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Are you in the market for a new job? Be sure to know your tax benefits.

Posted on April 16, 2023 by FCA Admin

The IRS frequently issues tips to taxpayers on various topics.  One topic of interest is tax benefits for job seekers. With so many people in the job market, the IRS feels that is imperative for job seekers to understand the … Continue reading →

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