May 1 Tax Filing Deadline for Florida Residents Due to Hurricanes Debby, Helen, and Milton, the IRS extended the tax filing deadline for all Florida residents to May 1. The new deadline applies to individuals, businesses, and tax-exempt organizations. Failure ... READ MORE
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April is National Financial Literacy Month! Celebrate National Financial Literacy Month by learning about LOMO. Read on to learn about LOMO, how you can participate, and how LOMO aligns with the FL State Standards. What is LOMO? LOMO ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, Money Matters
Orange County 4-H Summer Camp: Opportunities for Everyone Looking for fun and engaging educational opportunities for your kids this summer? The Orange County 4-H program has a wide variety of themed day camp options for all ages – even teens! ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
One common financial question I hear is, “should I pay off my debt first, or start my emergency fund?” An emergency fund should have between three to six months’ worth of expenses. So if it costs you $3000 a month to run your household, ... READ MORE
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There are some common misconceptions about retirement age and tax filing requirements. People sometimes erroneously state that since they are at full retirement age and collecting Social Security, tax return filing is no longer required. The ... READ MORE
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There is still time to make 2024 contributions to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The deadline is April 15, 2025, or your tax filing deadline. This is important because there is a limit on how much can ... READ MORE
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Terms like “tax write-off” and tax deduction get bandied about a lot. Unfortunately, there is also much misinformation and hype. This article will try to provide clarification. The goal is to help you determine whether to take the standard ... READ MORE
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Did you know there are tax-advantageous ways to support the causes you care about? Thoughtful planning and choosing the right gift type can maximize your impact through the initiatives that mean the most to you. Gift planning strategies can ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionHillsborough County Extension is offering access to free online tax software. The software is available to residents whose Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on the tax return doesn’t exceed $84,000. AGI does not include items like tax-deductible ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters