It May Be Time to Stop Itemizing Your Tax Deductions
Around this time of year, many taxpayers begin the annual ritual of pondering The Big Question: Do I take the standard deduction or spend time hunting for receipts and filling…
Tina Orem
Tina Orem is a taxes writer at NerdWallet. She's been reporting on and writing about business and finance for over a decade. Her work has been featured by USA Today, Consumers Digest, Advisor Today, The Associated Press and other outlets. She loves dogs, pies and big tax deductions.
Posts by Tina Orem:
How to Make the Most of the Child Tax Credit This Year
The wallet-emptying experience of raising kids understandably fuels a lot of interest in the Child Tax Credit, but thanks to some big changes recently, the fascination could reach Tickle Me…
Do These 5 Things by Dec. 31 to Cut Your Tax Bill
It may seem too early to start thinking about your tax return, but procrastination could cost you thousands of dollars. Here are a few simple maneuvers that could save you…
5 Tax Tips for Military Members and Veterans
Military life is extraordinary in many respects; even the taxes are different. Here are five tips the pros say can help members of the military and their families at tax…
Property Tax: What It Is and How to Save
Property tax is a tax on real estate and sometimes other property you own. Local governments typically assess property tax. The amount of property tax is largely based on where…
Don’t Miss That Oct. 15 Tax Extension Deadline
If you got a tax extension back in April, it’s time to put your tax return at the top of your to-do list again — those extensions expire Oct. 15.…
Tax Lien and Tax Levy: How They Work, How to Stop Them
Tax liens and tax levies are serious business if you owe back taxes. Here’s how they can affect you, as well as some tips for what to do to remove…
Your Kid’s After-School Job May Mean Tax Homework for You
Jobs can teach kids a lot about life — but they can teach some tax lessons to parents, too. Here are a few tips for ensuring your teen’s summer employment…
Tax Deductions Guide and 20 Popular Breaks for 2018
Tax deductions and tax credits can be huge money-savers — if you know what they are, how they work and how to pursue them. Here’s a cheat sheet. What is a tax deduction?…
Do Future-You a Solid: Prep for Next Year’s Taxes Now
You’ve made it through tax season after spending hours toiling over your return — it’s OK to stop thinking about taxes now, right? Not so fast. Tax pros say there…
