Are you all set with your taxes? If you live in the United States, you know what I mean. Tax paperwork is due next month, and many of us still have it hanging over our heads.
This weekend, my husband and I are determined to get the monkey off of our back, so to speak, and get all of our paperwork organized. We divide and conquer. My little portion is to add up the deductible household donations that we have made during the year and take care of any business-related expenses.
With tax time in mind, I thought we might benefit from seeing some older posts concerning taxes. If you happen to be thinking about your taxes, take a look at what we have been writing on the subject. Who knows, you might find a hidden deduction in there somewhere, or at least a much needed excuse to take a break from working on it.
Organizing Household Donations for Taxes
This morning, while the kids were occupying themselves, I thought I would conquer a little bit of the spare bedroom upstairs. This is a room that needs a lot of work. Eventually, it will be turned into a bedroom for our youngest son, but right now, its proximity to the attic stairs, as well as its need of repair, has turned it into a sorting or holding room. As we fix up other areas of the house, we will put furniture or other items from the project room into that bedroom. It will probably be the last room we clean, repair and decorate.
Save Money On Tax Preparation: Even Get It Free
Income tax time usually makes me smile, because I usually get a nice portion of money back, even if I am self-employed. That money is usually used to pay off any unexpected bills, purchase any large ticket items for the family that we need, or sometimes to splurge a little and get everyone one thing that they’ve been wanting.
Can You Live on One Income? Taxes Explained
The decision to live on one income is a big one. You may have to cut back drastically on your expenses, such as giving up a cell phone or a car. But for those who dream of having one person stay home, the sacrifices can be worth it. In fact, living on one income may actually make you healthier, despite the reduction in income. How do you know if you are in a position to live on one income? Let’s take a look.
5 Reasons Donating Your Old Stuff Saves Money
You wouldn’t normally think that giving away your stuff as saving money, would you? Well there are plenty of reasons that donating your un-needed items can actually save you money!y
What Will You Do with Your Tax Rebate?
All over the news is a proposed economic stimulus that would come in the form of a tax rebate for Americans. The rebate, if it is confirmed, could provide married couples $1,200 or more, plus another $300 per child. (Singles would receive $600.) The tax rebate check is intended to get Americans to spend the money out in the retail world, to boost the economy and provide more jobs.
Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, creating a home in the Home Blog, caring for little ones in the Baby Blog and now relationships in the Marriage Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here or subscribe to the blog using the subscription box on the right.