Category Archives: Savings

Get Ready…Get Set…SaveUp.com!

Posted on August 11, 2018 by FCA Admin

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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The Return of Layaway

Posted on May 13, 2017 by FCA Admin

Do you remember when your mom would put that big purchase on layaway?  It seems like it was so long ago.  Not anymore.  In these tough economic times, many retailers are offering layaway as an option for many of their … Continue reading →

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IRS Offers Tips to Reduce Big Refunds and Prevent Tax Bills

Posted on September 6, 2016 by FCA Admin

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

Posted on January 21, 2016 by FCA Admin

  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

Posted on May 18, 2015 by FCA Admin

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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Tips on Travel While Giving to Charity

Posted on November 19, 2014 by FCA Admin

  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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Parents and Students: Check Out College Tax Benefits for 2012 and Years Ahead

Posted on May 21, 2014 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IR-2013-22 Inside This Issue WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded parents and students that now is a good time to see if they qualify for either of two college education tax credits or any of several other … Continue reading →

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Eight Tax Benefits for Parents

Posted on December 2, 2013 by FCA Admin

Inside This Issue Your children may help you qualify for valuable tax benefits, such as certain credits and deductions. If you are a parent, here are eight benefits you shouldn’t miss when filing taxes this year. 1. Dependents. In most cases, … Continue reading →

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Visit IRS.gov this Summer for Tax Help

Posted on September 28, 2013 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-07 Inside This Issue Get answers to tax questions, download federal tax forms or publications or check on a charity at the IRS website – IRS.gov. The site offers free online tax support, 24 hours … Continue reading →

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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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