Month: March 2020

Mortgage Interest Deduction: Who Qualifies and How to Claim It

Traditionally one of the most popular deductions for taxpayers, mortgage interest has lost luster…

5 Best Student Credit Cards

Building credit is as important as maintaining it. For college students, it’s valuable to…

Does the IRS Let You Deduct Travel Expenses? What Is the Business Travel Expense Deduction?

Some of the most common tax questions I get are about deductions for travel…

Vacation Home Tax Rules: What Deductions Can I Take?

A client recently asked me about the tax implications of buying a vacation home “somewhere…

Claiming a Business Loss on Taxes: Can Schedule C Losses Offset W-2 Income? Or Do the Hobby Loss Rules Prevent This?

If you’re starting a business on the side, especially if it’s kinda fun, you may be…

What Is Form W-2 and What Do I Do With It?

The first step in many Americans’ tax preparation process is dutifully inputting the numbers…

FreeWill.com Review: Good, Free Site with a Charity Focus

As an estate planning lawyer, I was skeptical about the quality of a “free”…

Capital One QuicksilverOne Review: Cash Back for Average-to-Below-Average Credit

The Capital One QuicksilverOne is a cash back rewards card for people with average…

Fabric Review: A Life Insurance Company that Offers a Free Will as a Bonus

As an estate planning lawyer, I have used and reviewed a variety of estate…