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Recovery Rebate Credit
Did you miss out on the first round of stimulus checks sent to Americans in April 2020? The most likely reason you missed out on the...
Samantha St. Marie
Jan 1, 20211 min read
Important Tax Updates for 2021 Filing Season
As the end of 2020 quickly approaches, I have taken some time to read up on important tax changes that will impact the 2021 filing...
Samantha St. Marie
Nov 21, 20202 min read
2020 Tax Changes to Charitable Donations
According to an AARP Bulletin released this month, the percentage of Americans giving to charity has hit an all time low. Families...
Samantha St. Marie
Sep 15, 20202 min read
Your Unemployment Compensation May Lead to a Tax Surprise
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, millions of Americans have received unemployment compensation. For many workers, this may be the first...
Samantha St. Marie
Sep 12, 20201 min read
Financial Safety: A Part of Disaster Preparedness
In the past few weeks, we’ve witnessed several extreme weather events. Hurricane Laura, the wildfires in California, and the derecho in...
Samantha St. Marie
Sep 3, 20202 min read
Hey Grad Students, Your Stipend or Fellowship Grant may be Taxable.
I’ve spoken with several graduate students recently who are either entering or returning to grad school this coming year. Americans are...
Samantha St. Marie
Aug 26, 20202 min read
Tax Benefits of Selling Your Home
If you haven’t seen the show Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles watch an episode. But be warned, you might not get up from the couch for...
Samantha St. Marie
Jul 31, 20203 min read
"The Dirty Dozen": Stop Tax Scams in their Tracks.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams. This year’s list emphasized the rise of...
Samantha St. Marie
Jul 24, 20204 min read
The Masters Exemption: A Hole in One
The 2020 Masters Tournament is here! Last year, Tiger Woods captured the attention of America with his improbably comeback. He also...
Samantha St. Marie
Jul 9, 20202 min read
The Tax Credit for Childcare Expenses
With summer camps able to open and more daycare centers welcoming youngsters back, a discussion about childcare expenses seems timely....
Samantha St. Marie
Jul 2, 20205 min read
Student loans are a headache. Tips to help your bank account, credit score, and tax return.
Americans hold $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. The College Board estimates that college graduates with student loans leave school...
Samantha St. Marie
Jun 16, 20203 min read
Saving for College 101. Start with a Plan…. a 529 Plan.
The year is 2040. A four-year education now costs $500,000. On average, college tuition rates increase by 8% every year. To put that in...
Samantha St. Marie
May 27, 20203 min read
K-12 Educators Can Deduct Qualified Classroom Expenses
In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, Teacher Appreciation Week took place the first full week of May 2020. With most schools closed...
Samantha St. Marie
May 21, 20202 min read
What’s up with your Withholding? Check on your W-4.
The saga of starting a new job is full of mixed emotions. Your excitement is overwhelming until you witness a human resources...
Samantha St. Marie
May 14, 20202 min read
Tax Day Rescheduled. The Dos and Don’ts of Procrastination
At the end of March, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) gave Americans an extra three months to file and pay their taxes. The new...
Samantha St. Marie
May 11, 20202 min read
The History of Enrolled Agents: How "Lost" Horses Created the Profession
When I tell most people that I recently became an Enrolled Agent (EA), the most common response is one of utmost confusion. Questions...
Samantha St. Marie
May 6, 20202 min read
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