Write Off Your Expenses: Dining Out on the IRS Eva Rosenberg, EA Back when I had no interest whatsoever in tax matters, it used to amuse me to see a television episode or movie scene about dining out courtesy of the Tax Man. The script…
Student Loans: Repayment vs. Deferral Eva Rosenberg, EA College is much more expensive today than it was in my university days. I attended UCLA for $608 per year and a California State University for $450 per year, including campus fees. My BA in accounting and…
How to Avoid Getting Taxed for Phantom Income and Debt Forgiveness By Eva Rosenberg, EA If you negotiate with a lender or credit card company to get your debt reduced, you walk away feeling lighter, happier, and calmer. Until the 1099-C arrives. Panic time! Not…
Teens and Taxes: Do I Need to File Taxes? By Eva Rosenberg My brother and I have been working since we were in our early teens. Like many teens, not knowing anything about taxes, I just let my dad take care of any necessary filings…
Tax Differences between Buying and Renting By Eva Rosenberg, EA Owning your own home is part of the American dream. But according to a recent Wall Street Journal article, owning a home is not always the best idea. Some Americans who cashed in on the…
Writing Off the Family Vacation Eva Rosenberg, EA Ever since I heard about the Harry Potter village at Universal Orlando, I’ve wanted to go there. But Orlando is an expensive place, especially if you want to be anywhere near the main attractions. How could I…