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.
Consumers’ angst over the security of sensitive financial data isn’t getting much help these days. Two weeks ago, one of the big three credit bureaus, Equifax, reported hackers had accessed the personal…
Moving is a hassle, but it can also get you a huge tax deduction — if you know the rules. Here’s the short version of what you should know about deducting…
The W-4 is a deceptively simple tax form you fill out when you start a new job. It’s tempting to speed through this little half-page document, but if you don’t…
There are a lot of things to worry about in life, but the gift tax probably isn’t one of them. Why? Because the IRS generally doesn’t care about what you…
Dividends aren’t free money — they’re usually taxable income. But how and when you own an investment that pays them can dramatically change the tax bill those dividends rack up.…
Scrutinizing your pay stub sounds about as fun as burning your tongue, but in this case the pain can pay off. More than half of the U.S. workforce has experienced…
A 529 plan can be a great way to save for college, giving you tax-free investment growth and withdrawals for qualified expenses, but getting your money out when those tuition…
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…
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…
