Category Archives: education

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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The Saver’s Credit and You

Posted on December 31, 2011 by FCA Admin

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.

Posted on August 21, 2011 by FCA Admin

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.

Posted on July 16, 2011 by FCA Admin

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

Posted on April 28, 2011 by FCA Admin

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

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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America Saves Week 2010

Posted on February 22, 2010 by FCA Admin

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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Let’s Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week!

Posted on November 14, 2009 by FCA Admin

Global Entrepreneur Week (GEW) is from November 16th-22nd.  The movement is a collaborative effort between countries across six continents to encourage young adults to pursue careers as entrepreneurs.  I am very excited about this movement.  There is no better time … Continue reading →

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SEC Launches Investor.gov

Posted on October 26, 2009 by FCA Admin

Have you heard about the new investor website by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?  This website is yet another great tool for investor education. I’m very excited about the launch of this new site and I’m sure you will … Continue reading →

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