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Starting a Farm in Alachua County – Land

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
March 26, 2020

Assuming that you already have access to the land where you plan to farm (either own it or lease it), one of the first steps to take before starting an agricultural operation is to confirm that the property’s zoning district enables you ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Alachua, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Starting A Farm, Starting A Farm In Alachua Co, Taxes

Be Smart with Your Tax Refund

by Kristie Popa
April 1, 2019

Money Smart week is March 30th through April 6th. This week is meant to promote personal financial literacy. How would you rate your money management skills? Many of us will receive a tax refund this spring. If this is you, be money smart. ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Goals, Money, Refund, Taxes

The Earned Income Tax Credit

by Kristie Popa
January 14, 2019

For 2018, individuals and families have a shot of a tax credit ranging from $519 - $6,431. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) was established to offset the burden of Social Security taxes by reducing or eliminating the tax paid by low- ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Adjust For Inflation, Earned Income Tax Credit, EITC, Green Card, Income Tax, Internal Revenue Service, Qualify For EITC, Social Security Number, Tax Guidelines, Tax Return, Taxable Income, Taxes, VITA Program, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Tools for Moving People Out of Poverty

by Carol Roberts
October 1, 2018

Several months ago, I wrote about perceptions of poverty and mentioned some programs around the country aimed at alleviating poverty. Today I want to remind readers about two existing tools that, used together, can make a huge impact in moving ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: Child, Credits, Earned, Income, Poverty, Tax, Tax Credits, Taxes

Beware of Scammers

by sellis
February 12, 2018

Yesterday my 14 year old son received an interesting phone call from the "IRS." The call came from a number my son did not recognize and since he does not answer calls from numbers he does not know the caller left a message. The message stated ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters,
Tags: Fraud, Money Management, Taxes

Planning What To Do With Your Tax Refund

by Johanna Gomez
February 9, 2018

It is the time of the year for all of us to start filing our tax return form and also think about what to do if you are receiving a tax refund. This year deadline is April 17th, 2018. Filing your taxes on time will save you money in penalties, ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #taxrefund, Money, Planning, Save, Tax, Taxes

Outwitting the Tax Season Scammer

by Lynda Spence
January 23, 2018

When the old year fades and the new one begins, thoughts of tax season come to mind. Most adults view paying taxes as a duty, an obligation, and things of that nature. For scammers however, tax time is simply loaded with opportunity. During ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Credit, Fraudulent, Identity Theft, Scam, Scammers, Spence, Tax, Tax Preparer, Tax Return, Taxes

Income Tax Refund Roundup

by Carol Roberts
January 19, 2018

Now that the holidays are behind us, many of us are already thinking of our Income Tax Refund. As you eagerly await your filing documents, let me provide you some food for thought about your options this tax season. Free Tax Prep You may qualify ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: Deductions, Emergency, Fund, Refund, Tax, Taxes, VITA

VITA Infographic

by tracydz
March 1, 2017

This tax season the UF/IFAS Communications graphics department worked with the UF/IFAS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) coordinator to produce an infographic notifying the public about the program’s many accomplishments. The infographic ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Graphics
Tags: Finance, Tax, Taxes, UF/IFAS Extension, VITA, Volunteer

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