No Good Deed Goes Unpunished — but You Can Get Tax Relief
Many of us try to do the right thing — especially with our finances — but even the most well-intentioned deeds can backfire. Fortunately, a few tax maneuvers can soothe…
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 appeared in USA Today, Consumers Digest, Advisor Today, the Associated Press and other outlets. She loves dogs, pie and big tax deductions.
Posts by Tina Orem:
7 Tips for Preparing Your Taxes in a Divorce
Taxes are understandably low on the list of things people worry about when they’re getting divorced, but ignoring Uncle Sam can be an expensive mistake. Here are seven things the pros…
2017 Capital Gains Tax Rates
» Get the most out of your money: Use NerdWallet’s free investment planning tool to learn how to make your money work harder today and tomorrow. It’s great when the…
Rocket Lawyer Review 2017
Rocket Lawyer is one of several legal-services firms providing advice and documents online. The San Francisco-based company offers help with estate planning and numerous other legal issues. Rocket Lawyer is…
What You Should Know About Estimated Quarterly Taxes
April 15 isn’t the only day the IRS expects to receive money. America runs a pay-as-you-earn tax system, which means that as soon as you get paid, the IRS wants…
5 Big Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed
There are many valuable tax deductions for freelancers, contractors and other self-employed people. Here are five of the big ones. 1. Part of your house If you work from your home…
Estate Planning 101 for Same-Sex Couples
Most couples can benefit from estate planning to ensure their assets land in the right hands after they die and their health care wishes are followed. But same-sex couples often…
Find Out If You’ll Owe Taxes on an Inheritance
Most of the time, only big estates feel the bite of taxes — odds are you won’t have to pay them. But there are exceptions, and the specifics of your…
Deduct Graduate School on Your Taxes? It’s Possible
People with a master’s degree typically earn about $400,000 more over their lifetime than people with a bachelor’s degree, according to the Census Bureau. Of course, getting a master’s can…
Moving for Work? How to Get a Tax Deduction
About 11% of Americans moved last year, according to the U.S. Census — and that can involve a lot of financial heavy lifting. Moving for better weather won’t score you…
