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pstrongGetting paid next year for this year’s could be a great benefit to you!/strong/ppIf you’re self-employed and pay your taxes in full up front, consider holding off on sending out invoices until close to the year’s end. And if your clients pay your invoice thirty to sixty days out, there’s a good chance you won’t receive payment until 2015.

pstrongWhen it comes to making a budget, good intentions only go so far. Find out how to keep your budget realistic./strong/ppIf you’re a local artist or craftsman that’s turned your passion into a business, you’re quickly finding out the reality and needs of budgeting. Here are 3 common errors you’ll want to avoid:/ppstrong1.

pstrongDon’t wait until the last minute to itemize your deductions!/strong/ppStarting to itemize now will greatly help you avoid stress when it gets to be tax season again. Here are some things to keep in mind to be prepared./ppTalk with a tax professional about your situation as soon as possible.

pstrongDetermining what’s a business travel expense and what’s not can be a very gray area.

pstrongRoth IRAs can be mystifying with all the conflicting information out there./strong/ppInvestments in Roth IRAs are quite simple to understand despite what financial ads that run during major sporting events would lead you to believe./ppRoth IRAs are for people who have an income of up to $112,000 per year or married couples who earn up to $17

pstrongSaving for retirement shouldn’t be complex. Here’s how to keep it simple./strong/ppThe number 1 thing to keep in mind when saving for retirement is consistency.

pWill your itemized deductions for 2013 be right around the standard reduction amount? If so, you can bundle expenses for every other year and claim the standard deduction in the in between years.

pspanstrongDid you know anyone paid for babysitting has to report that income to the IRS if they made over $600?/strong Or let’s say you and a neighbor want to trade cars, you’ll still have to pay taxes on what the fair market value of the car you bartered. But not all income is taxable.

pstrongLiving abroad for work can be a tricky tax situation. In many cases both countries want to tax your income that you’re making while working and living overseas. While many countries have different requirements, here’s what you need to know about the IRS’s requirements./strong/pullipspan You may have a U.S.

pspanstrongLooking for work costs money. Things like resume paper and printing, a new suit, and paying for premium online job search services can add up./strong This can be a little tough on job seekers who are likely unemployed. Sometimes these job seekers even have to take a class or two to be more marketable.