Financial Planning
Get legal advice on how to take control of your personal or business finances, whether you're tackling student loans, medical bills, taxes, or bankruptcy.
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What Are Real Estate Tax Sales?
If a real estate owner does not pay the required taxes on a property, the county will offer the property up for sale at an auction as a 'tax sale' to help generate the lost tax income. There are two types of tax sales—tax lien sales and tax deed sales. Both result in a flexible and secure investment with minimal market risk.
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How to Calculate Capital Gains Tax
Capital gains tax—and minimizing it—is one of the most complicated areas of tax law, but understanding it can help you reap even more from investments.
· 12 min read
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Reduce Self-Employment Taxes with a Corporation or LLC
Self-employment taxes can take a big bite out of your income—but you can take steps to minimize the impact.
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Should I Have a PayPal Business Account?
The ability to take online and mobile payments is rapidly becoming an important part of running your business.
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How to Calculate Depreciation
Calculating depreciation allows you to spread the cost of an asset over several years. Here's how to calculate depreciation using some common methods.
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How to File Business Tax Extensions
The IRS will give you an additional six months to file your tax return—all you need to do is request an extension.
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6 Qualities Business Owners Need in a Tax Preparer
Business owners need tax preparers they are comfortable with and can trust to help them comply with tax rules while minimizing taxes. Anyone can claim to be a tax preparer, so it's important to identify qualities important to you.
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7 Things You Need to Know About Financial Aid for College
College can be costly, but help is available.
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How to Track Your State Refund Status
How do I track my state tax refund status? Each state governs their own refund, so you will need to go to your state's tax authority website. Find the link you need for your state in this article.
· 7 min read
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What Is an Employee Stock Purchase Plan?
An employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP, is a program that allows employees to use after-tax payroll deductions to buy their employer's stock, usually at a discount.
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