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End of Year Tax Tips to Maximize Your Refund

Tax Season 2015 is around the corner. Increase your 2014 tax refund with these tax tips…

The end of year marks an eventful time for many. Not only does Starbucks release their Holiday menu but most of us can already taste Thanksgiving dinner. Then, there’s the surge of Black Friday holiday shopping and before you know it, you’ll be decorating holiday cookies!

With so many cookies to bake and gifts to wrap, don’t forget to take the time to plan ahead for the upcoming 2015 tax season. After all, once the holiday season comes to an end, the 2015 Tax Season will begin shortly after.

Although the IRS has yet to announce the first day to file 2014 taxes, it’s the perfect time to take steps to maximize your tax refund.

2014 Tax Return Coupon

Make A Holiday Donation

Can you think of a better way to spread holiday cheer than giving? Rather than just giving to your family and friends this holiday season, spread some holiday spirit to those in need.

When you give, you receive, specifically when it comes to taxes. Donations are tax deductible. Continue reading “End of Year Tax Tips to Maximize Your Refund”

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Do Unemployed File Taxes?

If you’re unemployed, plan to file a 2014 tax return. Unemployment benefits are taxable.

“Do I pay taxes on unemployment benefits?”, “Do I file taxes if I’m unemployed”. If you’re unemployed, these questions may sound familiar.

The answer to both is yes.

The bottom line is this; you’ll need to file a  tax return and report all income received, including any unemployment benefits received.

Being under unemployment in 2014 doesn’t mean your free from filing a tax return. You’ll need to report your unemployment compensation sooner or later. It will be to your advantage to get it out of the way on time, during the 2015 tax season.

How to Report Unemployment Benefits on a Tax Return

Any income you receive during the tax year counts as income that you need to report on your tax return. Above all, the IRS considers unemployment benefits as income that you must report on a tax return. Continue reading “Do Unemployed File Taxes?”

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What are the 2015 Refund Cycle Dates?

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In the past, the IRS released a refund cycle chart. This chart allowed tax filers to know exactly when they would receive their tax refund. Sounds helpful, right?

Unfortunately, the IRS no longer posts the refund cycle chart. Luckily, there are charts out there which give a pretty accurate prediction on when you’ll get your refund.

You may want to know how long it will take to receive your tax refund once you file your 2014 tax return.  Luckily, we’ve provided a refund cycle chart below.

Keep in mind however, these dates are NOT definite. They are only expected dates, based off of previous year trends. Continue reading “What are the 2015 Refund Cycle Dates?”