What You Need to Know About Taxes

Most people don't enjoy paying taxes. But the more we know about them the better we can plan for them. Articles here contain information on new tax rules as well as how to save and plan for your taxes.

Flexible and Health Savings Account Changes for 2011 – Over the Counter Medicine Reimbursement

Published or updated April 16, 2013 by Glen Craig

The Affordable Care Act of 2010, signed in March 2010, places new limits on over-the-counter drug reimbursements in Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA’s), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA’s), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s).

Under the new rules, over-the-counter drugs cannot be reimbursed under these plans unless they are purchased with a doctor’s prescription. The act goes into effect for items purchased in 2011.

This includes (but is not limited to):
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Its April 15-Get Your Taxes In! And Tax Day Deals

Published or updated July 14, 2013 by Glen Craig

Did you wait until the last minute? Did April 15th creep up on you too quickly? Don’t sit there waiting, get working on completing and filing your taxes!

You have until midnight, April 15th, to have physical tax forms postmarked before they are late. Of course you need to make sure you get to the post office in time, and trust me, there will be lines!
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How to File Taxes For Less or Free

Published or updated May 1, 2013 by Glen Craig

It’s that time of year again when people must prepare and file their tax return.

For many the task can be daunting and the thought of paying costly fees to file can be worrisome.

E-filing your tax return this year however, does not have to cost you a lot of money. In fact, many people will even be able to file their return for free.

Let’s take a look at how to file taxes for less or free.

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Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) Are Awesome – 7 Reasons

Published or updated April 3, 2014 by Contributor

As the owner of an independent health insurance agency and the founder of a website for comparing health insurance providers (http://www.healthinsuranceproviders.com) I often get asked, “What type of health insurance do YOU have?” Of course, no one health insurance company or health insurance plan is right for everyone because everyone has different needs, lives in a different area, etc… but I can certainly feel comfortable telling people that I personally have a Health Savings Account (HSA) and I absolutely love it!
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Who Should I Pick To Do My Taxes?

Published or updated May 11, 2013 by Contributor

We’re right at the start of tax season. Here’s a few questions that come up every year around this time:

Do I really need a CPA to do my taxes? Could I just do the same thing myself?
Am I missing out on a bigger refund by doing my taxes myself? Would a professional be able to get more for me?
Am I risking an audit by doing my own taxes?
Is it worth my time just to pay someone else to do my taxes?
Do I even have to pay my taxes?

What You Need to Know About Taxes

Let’s take a look at how to file taxes for less or free.

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