This tax season, millions of hardworking Americans like you may be wondering, “Where’s my tax refund?” That’s because the PATH Act, a provision in the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, may delay refunds until mid-February for tax filers who claim earned income or additional child tax credits. Don’t be frustrated by a late tax refund. Get up to a $1,000 Fast … [Read more...]
How to get a faster tax refund in 2017
Imagine what you could do with an extra $3,120 in your pocket. That car or home repair you've been putting off? You could finally check it off the list. That emergency fund you've been wanting to create, or the debt you've been wanting to pay off? Done. Did you know that the average tax refund received during the 2015-filing year was for $3,120? That's a lot of extra cash. … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Make Sure you Get the Earned Income Tax Credit (because you deserve it!)
If you feel lost in the sea of acronyms surrounding tax time, you’re N.O.T. alone. The biggest mistake would be letting the frenzy make you miss out on the tax credit MONEY you deserve (if anything deserves to be in caps, it’s MONEY, right?) The biggie is the Earned Income Tax Credit (abbreviated as both EITC or EIC). EITC is a benefit especially for families with low or … [Read more...]