Category Archives: Taxes
Didn’t Get a Tax Refund This Year? Uncle Sam Might Be Looking For You
If you’re more worried about turkey, pies and grocery bills than your taxes this week, you’re not alone. But there’s a reason you might want to take time out from your hectic holiday schedule to check on your tax situation – especially if you’re looking for ways to help lower debt, say Chicago bankruptcy attorneys…. Read More »
Growing Government Deficit Could Mean Higher Tax Bill for Atlanta Consumers
For some debt-riddled homeowners, the only way to make owning a home affordable is being able to take the mortgage interest deduction. But now it looks like Uncle Sam could revoke that tax break and similar deductions to pay for his own debts. With the government deficit growing, President Obama has appointed a commission aimed… Read More »
Government Debt Could Mean Disappearing Tax Breaks for Struggling Chicago Residents
Paying taxes is tough enough as it is. But now popular tax credits could disappear thanks to Uncle Sam’s overspending. According to MSNBC.com, there’s a federal commission currently looking at ways to lower the government deficit – including doing away with breaks like the child tax credit or mortgage interest deduction. Eliminating those credits could… Read More »
There’s More Than One Way for Atlanta Homeowners to Lower Property Tax Bill
What’s the scariest thing about the month of October? If you’re a homeowner, it isn’t Halloween – it’s (gulp) your property tax bill. But there might be a silver lining – property tax season is the one time when having the worth of your home decrease is a good thing. According to the National Taxpayers… Read More »
Chicago Homeowners May Be Able to Lower Property Tax Bill
Something scary is on its way to your door, and I’m not talking about trick-or-treaters. It’s property tax season. And if it isn’t bad enough that many of us have to pay a property tax bill on top of credit card bills and an expensive mortgage, it looks like that tax bill might be unfairly… Read More »