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Why You Should Opt for Direct Deposit

By on September 17, 2010. 1 Comment
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Practically everyone dreads tax season, but if there is one thing that can get people all excited about taxes, it is the idea of receiving a tax refund.  Even if the money is already actually yours from the start (it’s not like you are earning additional income when you get your  money returned to you), having that cash on hand is still a welcome thought. How do you receive your tax refund?  Check or direct deposit? There really are no strict rules as to which method you should choose.  You ought to know, however, that the IRS prefers to use [Read more…]

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How to Spend Your Tax Refund

By on February 8, 2010. 5 Comments

Now, let me start out by saying this: if your freelance writing business is making enough money, there’s a good chance you may not be getting too much back in your tax refund this year. In fact, freelance writing businesses that are really shakin’ are going to instead have to pay in taxes – not just right now, but once a quarter. We’ll get into that at a later date. The reality is, though, that many freelance writers, especially those with children, find themselves in a bit of a “sweet spot” when it comes to taxes. They can expect a [Read more…]

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