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Is Lasik Surgery Tax-Deductible? The Surprising Secrets You Must Know!

Knowing if your Lasik surgery is tax deductible is just the first question to ask yourself.

There’s quite a bit of complexity when it comes to elective medical procedures, especially with insurance. These operations can often cost a lot out of pocket, so taking advantage of potential savings and recuperation is important.

Lasik surgery is an extremely useful procedure that can eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. This in itself can save quite a bit of money over time, but it may be able to reduce your tax burden as well.

So is Lasik tax deductible?

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Child Care Tax Credit: Think Twice Before Getting it This Year

Are you trying to figure out if you will receive the Child Care Tax Credit this year?

As you may know, the government allows for certain tax advantages if you have a child under the age of 18. Recently the government started distributing monthly advance payments of these credits in July through the Advance Child Care Tax Credit Payments.

Let’s go through everything you need to know about the current rules surrounding this updated program, if you qualify and if you should take advantage of this credit.

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How to File Quarterly Taxes: Full Guide for Content Creators and Freelancers

Trying to figure out how to file quarterly taxes can be tough. I get it!

Being your own boss has amazing perks. You set your own hours, create your own rules, and the sky is the limit in how much you earn. But, there’s a downside – you’re also responsible for paying your own taxes.

Since you don’t work for an employer who would take your taxes out of each paycheck, you must send your tax payments to the IRS yourself, quarterly.

It’s a big responsibility, but once you get the hang of paying quarterly taxes, it becomes just another business chore you must handle.

Here’s what you must know.

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What is PIF Tax and How Does it Affect You?

While you’re out enjoying yourself around town, you may have noticed a “PIF Tax Fee” on your receipt.

PIF stands for Public Improvement Fee and believe it or not, it’s not a tax. PIF is a fee that is paid directly to the owner of the land or developer of a property and it’s not collected by the government like most people assume it is.

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Is Estate Planning Tax-Deductible?

Estate planning is never a fun topic to talk about, but it’s extremely important in managing our money and assets well after we pass on. Without estate planning, the government is put in charge and things can get much more difficult for friends and family.

A common thought is that estate planning is only for the rich and successful. But that isn’t true at all. Everyone has some kind of estate, whether that’s owning a 2001 Toyota Corolla, multiple real estate properties, a treasured family heirloom, or having money in investment or retirement accounts.

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