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Get Ready…Get Set…SaveUp.com!

Are you ready for a new financial revolution?  If so, then SaveUp is for you. Save up is a new rewards program. Best of all, the goal of SaveUp is to encourage financial literacy and financial independence. So how does … Continue reading

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A Summer Adjustment Can Prevent a Tax-Time Surprise

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-10 Inside This Issue   When it comes to filing a federal tax return, many people discover that they either get a larger refund or owe more tax than they expected. But this … Continue reading

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IRS Offers Tips to Reduce Big Refunds and Prevent Tax Bills

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-22 Inside This Issue The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that it’s not too late to adjust their 2015 tax withholding to avoid big tax refunds or tax bills when they file their tax return … Continue reading

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New IRS YouTube Video – How to Check on Your Refund

  Issue Number:    Special Edition IRS Tax Tip 2013-06   With the April 15 tax filing deadline approaching, the Internal Revenue Service created a new YouTube video to provide taxpayers more details and tips to check on their tax refund. The … Continue reading

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Deducting Moving Expenses

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-20 Inside This Issue If you move because of your job, you may be able to deduct the cost of the move on your tax return. You may be able to deduct your … Continue reading

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Six Tips for People Who Owe Taxes

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-18  Inside This Issue While most people get a refund from the IRS when they file their taxes, some do not. If you owe federal taxes, the IRS has several ways for you … Continue reading

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Five Basic Tax Tips about Hobbies

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-15 Inside This Issue Millions of people enjoy hobbies that are also a source of income. Some examples include stamp and coin collecting, craft making, and horsemanship. You must report on your tax return the … Continue reading

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Job Hunting Expenses

Issue Number:   IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-14 Inside This Issue   Many people change their job in the summer. If you look for a new job in the same line of work, you may be able to deduct some … Continue reading

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Vacation Home Rentals

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-13 Inside This Issue If you rent a home to others, you usually must report the rental income on your tax return. But you may not have to report the income if the rental period … Continue reading

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Tips on Travel While Giving to Charity

  Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-06 Inside This Issue   Do you plan to donate your services to charity this summer? Will you travel as part of the service? If so, some travel expenses may help lower your taxes … Continue reading

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