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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Join us for an informative webinar! "Understanding and Managing Federal Income Tax Liability" April 9, 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. EST Learn how to analyze your 2024 tax liability and manage future tax obligations. We will discuss: Tax rules ... 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
Category: Money MattersHillsborough 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
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UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County invites you to attend these upcoming webinars. All are 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST, Cost = Free January 8, Managing Credit Card Debt: We will discuss options for dealing with credit card debt and ... READ MORE
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Credit cards can be convenient tools that cost nothing, provide purchasing discounts, and boost a credit score. However, they can also lead to racking up debt, paying extra for every purchase, and diminishing a credit score. Like all tools, ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reached a legal settlement with credit repair brands that include Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com. These are companies that market the possibility of eliminating debts and improving credit scores. ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeThe IRS recently announced new tax brackets and standard deduction amounts for the 2025 tax year. The inflation adjustments mean that people will not end up in higher tax brackets just because their salaries kept pace with inflation. It also ... READ MORE
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