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02/26/2018

If you cheat on your taxes, you may lose big time...

It's tempting to fudge the numbers on your 1040 so that you can keep some of your cash away from the IRS. Here's why that's a bad idea.

02/19/2018

Ever look at your tax docs and think, "I definitely deserve to make more than this."? Well, build up your confidence and use these 6 tips to get that raise you deserve!

Whether asking for a raise makes you feel nervous or fired up, it’s a process that requires preparation and finesse.

02/15/2018

Illinois Teacher's Pension is always a hot topic when it comes to taxes. Do you think that local schools should pick up the bill? or is it the states job? Either way, its a complex issue that most likely won't get resolved any time soon...

Public school administrators were disheartened Thursday by Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposal to unload more costs onto local districts, which they say could lead to higher property taxes.

02/14/2018

SCAM ALERT! A new scam is hitting the web this tax season! Stay informed & stay protected!

The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers Tuesday to beware of a quickly proliferating scam involving erroneous tax refunds being deposited in their bank accounts, after a data breach on their tax preparers' computers gives them access to sensitive client information.

02/13/2018

Work less... Do more... Is this even possible?!?! h

Four science-backed ways to work smarter and achieve more.

02/12/2018

Don't hold your breath waiting for your refund this year....

You can file your Illinois tax return now, but it's going to be a while before you get your refund.

02/09/2018

With another government avoided, there are now additional tax breaks! See if these will impact our 2017 return.

Congress has reinstated individual tax breaks that didn’t make it into the December tax overhaul, meaning tax savings for your 2017 tax return.

02/06/2018

The stock market has been falling for 2 days and projected to fall for a third. What is going on?!?!

Stock markets around the world are falling, driven by fears coming out of the U.S.

02/05/2018

Ready for that new job? Make searching easy with these tips.

02/01/2018

No goals for 2018? Who needs them... Try this instead.