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Dealing with Identity Theft: Nearly 12 million adults were victims of identity fraud last year, up 13 percent from the previous year, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. Identity fraud or theft occur when thieves use your personal information to commit a crime, whether...
What You Can Learn from Your Tax Return: Tax time may be over, but before you store your return in the attic, take a moment to review it. According to the Michigan Association of CPAs, you’ll find that you can discover a lot about your financial situation and identify changes that...
Steps to Improve Your Financial Literacy: Do you wish you had more control over your financial situation? The good news is that you don’t need to read a textbook to improve your financial literacy. In fact, according to the Michigan Association of CPAs, there are a few simple steps...
Don’t Miss these Tax-Saving Opportunities: The tax filing deadline is looming midway through this month and many people are rushing to finish their returns. If you’re one of them, are you certain that you’ve taken all the deductions and used all the credits to which...
What You Should Know about Estate Tax Laws: When most people hear about estate tax planning, they assume it is only for the wealthiest taxpayers. However, recent changes in the estate tax laws have been so advantageous to those passing wealth to another generation that it is worth knowing...
Tackling Tax Concerns for the Unemployed: What are your tax obligations if you lost your job during the last year? The Michigan Association of CPAs answers some common tax questions for those who are out of work. Is My Severance Package Taxable? If you are let go and receive severance...
Tax Tips for Those Serving in the Military: Are you or a loved one serving in the military? If so, you may be aware that there are many tax laws generally designed to make it easier to meet your tax obligations while serving your country. The Michigan Association of CPAs provides an...
What Is the “Kiddie Tax”?: We all know that everyone has to file a tax return and pay their taxes due, but does that apply to children, too? Many people may have heard of what is often referred to as the “kiddie tax.” The Michigan Association of CPAs explains...
Five Mistakes People Make in Choosing a Tax Preparer: Did you know that you are legally responsible for everything on your tax return, even if another person prepared it for you? Did you also know that your tax return paints a unique picture of your financial situation that you can use to make smart...
Tax and Other Financial Considerations after a Natural Disaster: The year 2011 was a tough one for natural disasters, with hurricanes soaking the Atlantic coast, tornadoes wreaking havoc in Southern and Midwestern states and wildfires hitting Texas, among other events. If you were affected by a natural...