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When Tacoma Taxpayers Need to File an Amended Return
Well, tax day is behind us. That wasn’t so bad… was it?But if you have a nagging feeling that you missed something… maybe some extra income from that little stint you did for a local Tacoma theater company? Maybe a deduction that you just realized you were qualified...
Federal Student Aid & Other Things Tacoma Parents Should Discuss
Ever heard of the 5-hour rule? It’s where you devote an hour a day to learn, think, and reflect. It’s a common practice among a lot of well-known, successful people, including Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk. Learning something an hour a day doesn’t...
A Warning About Social Media Tax Advice for Tacoma Taxpayers
I’ve had plenty of Tacoma clients over the years come to me in a terrible position with their taxes because they trusted the wrong person’s advice or fell prey to a scam… or both. In fact, the third most commonly reported fraud is tax refund fraud, and every...
Legacy Tax Resolution’s 2024 Tax Season Gratitude List-Topper: YOU
That’s the bell marking the end of the 2024 tax season (with a few exceptions). Yes, we’re pretty whipped over here at Legacy Tax Resolution. Every tax season brings its own challenges, and there were definitely a few for us in the 2024 tax season. But… even...
Val Smith-Fulcher’s Insights on Being a Financial Caregiver
And just like that, Tax Day is a week (or less, depending on when you’re reading this) away. Remember back in January when I said it would be here before you could blink?If you’re one of those who are waiting until the last minute, and my reminders haven’t been enough...
Val Smith-Fulcher’s Guide to Filing an IRS Tax Extension
Did you experience any good April Fool’s jokes this week? I always love to hear about a good prank.Here’s one that’s actually not a joke (sorry)... We’re in the final stretch leading up to the April 15th personal filing deadline.It’s our Game 7 around here, and we’re...
Common Tax Penalties Tacoma Taxpayers Can Easily Avoid
Remember that frantic scramble to file your taxes on April 15th? Procrastination happens, especially with taxes.But a rushed job often leads to a botched job. Why? Because there’s no time to double check to make sure everything is right. Small mistakes can be a big...
3 Common Tax Return Mistakes Tacoma People Can Easily Avoid
According to a survey by the American Cleaning Institute, 80% of Americans plan to spring clean this year.What’s funny is that same percentage of people would rather spring clean than take care of their taxes.I get it.While I understand that sentiment (taxes take...
10 Life Change Events You Should Share with Your Tacoma Tax Pro
Three weeks. Yeah, that’s roughly how long until April 15. If you’ve already filed your return, don’t check out – today’s article will help you know if you need to do things differently on next year’s return.But if you haven’t yet prepared your taxes… well, you’re...