For working-class Americans such as you, tax season can be very confusing. With all the expenses that come from everyday life, you might be worried about owing the IRS money in the end. Not knowing what your tax return will look like can be overwhelming.That’s...
Tax Law
Why you may owe more in taxes this year
You gathered your documents. You filed your taxes on time – maybe even early. Only to find that you owe thousands more in taxes than you have in the past. This was the case for many who filed their taxes this spring, thanks to sweeping changes in tax law.The IRS...
Why your tax refund might be smaller this year
Whether it’s contributing to a college fund, fixing a hole in the roof or just funding a vacation, millions of Americans depend on their tax refund every year. For some, it’s more than just extra money towards luxuries. It can be necessary to keep up with...
Gathering your tax documents to file your return
It may be only February, but tax season is officially upon us. By now, you should have received all of your relevant tax documentation to file your tax return for the past year.The April 15 deadline may still be a long way off, but as we’ve discussed previously,...
How Atlanta is using taxes to fund the Super Bowl
Anticipation mounts as Atlanta gears up to host Super Bowl LIII on Sunday. The city is spending upwards of $46 million dollars on the event—in addition to $200 million spent to build the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the game will take place. Much of this funding...
IRS employees return to work without pay
The record-long partial government shutdown has been going on for nearly a month. More than 800,000 government employees are either furloughed or working without pay. But the shutdown is affecting far more people than just these workers. Americans across the country...
How to deduct your losses following Hurricane Michael
When Hurricane Michael tore through the southeastern part of the country earlier this year, it left many communities devastated. In Georgia, 69 counties were hit particularly hard—and are therefore eligible for certain benefits.In a previous post, we discussed...
Hurricane Michael victims receive a tax filing extension
Surviving a hurricane can be a life-changing, traumatic experience. The entire world, as you know it, may seem to have shattered around you. You may have lost your home or your job. Your health may be compromised. Your social network may have crumbled.In trying...
Georgia tax exemptions for veterans
With Veterans Day just around the corner, it seems like an appropriate time to review some core tax exemptions that veterans can receive. In today’s article, we outline the Georgia tax exemptions available to our brave men and women who have served in the armed...
How can I lower the taxes I owe?
Tax season isn’t until April, but the deadline will approach faster than you expect. Now that we are nearing the end of 2018, it is time to think about your approach for paying this year’s taxes. It is in your best interests to minimize the amount of taxes...
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