Recovery Rebate Credit
Did you miss out on the first round of stimulus checks sent to Americans in April 2020? The most likely reason you missed out on the...
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Samantha St. Marie
- Nov 21, 2020
- 2 min
Important Tax Updates for 2021 Filing Season
As the end of 2020 quickly approaches, I have taken some time to read up on important tax changes that will impact the 2021 filing...
Samantha St. Marie
- Sep 15, 2020
- 2 min
2020 Tax Changes to Charitable Donations
According to an AARP Bulletin released this month, the percentage of Americans giving to charity has hit an all time low. Families...
Samantha St. Marie
- Sep 12, 2020
- 1 min
Your Unemployment Compensation May Lead to a Tax Surprise
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, millions of Americans have received unemployment compensation. For many workers, this may be the first...
Samantha St. Marie
- Sep 3, 2020
- 2 min
Financial Safety: A Part of Disaster Preparedness
In the past few weeks, we’ve witnessed several extreme weather events. Hurricane Laura, the wildfires in California, and the derecho in...
Samantha St. Marie
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
Hey Grad Students, Your Stipend or Fellowship Grant may be Taxable.
I’ve spoken with several graduate students recently who are either entering or returning to grad school this coming year. Americans are...
Samantha St. Marie
- Jul 31, 2020
- 3 min
Tax Benefits of Selling Your Home
If you haven’t seen the show Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles watch an episode. But be warned, you might not get up from the couch for...
Samantha St. Marie
- Jul 24, 2020
- 4 min
"The Dirty Dozen": Stop Tax Scams in their Tracks.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams. This year’s list emphasized the rise of...
Samantha St. Marie
- Jul 9, 2020
- 2 min
The Masters Exemption: A Hole in One
The 2020 Masters Tournament is here! Last year, Tiger Woods captured the attention of America with his improbably comeback. He also...
Samantha St. Marie
- Jul 2, 2020
- 5 min
The Tax Credit for Childcare Expenses
With summer camps able to open and more daycare centers welcoming youngsters back, a discussion about childcare expenses seems timely....
Samantha St. Marie
- Jun 16, 2020
- 3 min
Student loans are a headache. Tips to help your bank account, credit score, and tax return.
Americans hold $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. The College Board estimates that college graduates with student loans leave school...
Samantha St. Marie
- May 27, 2020
- 3 min
Saving for College 101. Start with a Plan…. a 529 Plan.
The year is 2040. A four-year education now costs $500,000. On average, college tuition rates increase by 8% every year. To put that in...
Samantha St. Marie
- May 21, 2020
- 2 min
K-12 Educators Can Deduct Qualified Classroom Expenses
In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, Teacher Appreciation Week took place the first full week of May 2020. With most schools closed...
Samantha St. Marie
- May 14, 2020
- 2 min
What’s up with your Withholding? Check on your W-4.
The saga of starting a new job is full of mixed emotions. Your excitement is overwhelming until you witness a human resources...
Samantha St. Marie
- May 11, 2020
- 2 min
Tax Day Rescheduled. The Dos and Don’ts of Procrastination
At the end of March, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) gave Americans an extra three months to file and pay their taxes. The new...
Samantha St. Marie
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min
The History of Enrolled Agents: How "Lost" Horses Created the Profession
When I tell most people that I recently became an Enrolled Agent (EA), the most common response is one of utmost confusion. Questions...
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