There are many perks associated with being self-employed; however, dealing with your taxes is not often considered to be one of them.

As the new year approaches, it is once again time to think about the upcoming New Year by starting to prepare for tax season. Tax laws are constantly changing making it important to reevaluate your tax strategy annually to ensure you are not paying more to Uncle Sam than you have to. Here we look at 6 tax tips for filers to manage their finances in the best way possible to lower tax liabilities.

Many of the most popular wedding months include May, June, July, August, September, and October. If you have recently married, it is important to consider the tax implications of marriage in order to prevent any tax penalties with your withholding or surprises when it comes time to file your 2011 tax return. The IRS recently put out some guidelines as well. Here are few tips that can help answer some of those recently married tax questions.

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to squeeze in some tax deductions and credits that might save you money come April 17th.

Most of us want to give in order to help others. Charitable donations, whether they are in the form of cash, investments, or goods, can help others, and allow us to feel as though we are contributing in a meaningful and positive way.