Personal Finance

On January 24, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officially kicked off the opening of the 2022 tax filing season and is now accepting and processing tax year 2021 e-filed tax returns. As we all know, some taxpayers wait until the last minute to file their taxes, but if you stop to think about it, why… Continue reading E-File is now open: why you should file your taxes early

For information on the third coronavirus relief package, please visit our “American Rescue Plan: What Does it Mean for You and a Third Stimulus Check” blog post. For tax purposes, an S corporation is somewhat of a hybrid entity that has characteristics of both a corporation and a partnership. Although it operates as a corporation,… Continue reading Do chapter sub S corps file personal tax returns?

The IRS is sending two new forms this year. One to people who received the monthly advance Child Tax Credit Payments and one to people who received a stimulus payment in 2021. If you got either of those, you will need these forms to file – don’t throw them out!  Our TurboTax Live experts look… Continue reading IRS Letters 6419 and 6475 – Advanced Child Tax Credit

Traveling with kids, by land or by air, means being prepared for anything and expecting the unexpected. A well-stocked backseat or carry-on bag can mean the difference between hours of “Are we there yet?” and a happy family who actually believes that “getting there is half the fun.” Necessities for travel with kids falls into… Continue reading 12 Essential Items You Need When Traveling With Kids

Recently one of my friends called me with some exciting news. She connected with a nice guy on a dating website. They had several email exchanges. He was widowed. He was a hard worker. He was romantic. He was a fraud. Luckily my friend clued into some red flags. The emails became very romantic, very… Continue reading How to Spot Scammers on Dating Sites

By now, many people already have let some 2022 resolutions slip, but any time is the right time to start making and saving more money – not just for this year, but well into the future. We talked to Philip Herzberg, a lead financial adviser at Team Hewins, who offered some great personal finance strategies… Continue reading Eight Great Ideas to Make and Save Money in 2022

The food and drink sector, especially soft drinks, took its share of the beating from Covid-19, but Coca-Cola still reigns as the most valuable soft drink brand. That’s according to a report by Brand Finance, a business valuation and strategy consultancy, that calculates the value of brands, which can often be among a company’s most valuable… Continue reading The World’s Most Valuable Food, Beverage and Dairy Brands

Every niche has competitors. You likely won’t be the sole provider of a service or product in any industry. Competitor analysis and competitive research are an integral part of growing your business. Learning what other brands are up to and what strategies they’re using helps you plan and strategize better. It also gives you a… Continue reading Here’s how to grow your business with competitive intelligence