This is only the second year that I've done my taxes by myself. I used to get really intimidated by doing them. My mother is a CPA who specialized in tax accounting and it never made sense that I should learn to do them myself when she could just do them. Finally last year she said that I was totally competent enough to try it. I'm always talking about being confident and educating yourself on finances, but I was so scared to do my taxes. "But ... Read more...
How to Do Your Taxes By Yourself
Around this time of year I hear people talking about taxes - how much you owe, how much you get back, etc. To most people it seems like a crapshoot - how do you know if you’ve got a big refund (and shopping spree) or a big bill coming? How Much Do I Owe the IRS? Well, here’s how it works. Every time you fill out a W-4 for your job, you put how many allowances you want. The more you write down, the fewer amount of taxes your employer will ... Read more...