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What is the IRS Form 8949 and Do You Need It?

Are you worried about whether or not you need to fill out the IRS form 8949?

Buying and selling stocks is a great way to increase your net worth for short and long-term goals. When you sell stocks (or any asset for that matter), you affect your tax liability. Just like money you make working, you must pay taxes on any money you earn.

Not every sale earns money, though. Many investors sell stocks at a loss whether to offset their capital gains or because they have no choice but to sell at a loss – as we all know, life is unpredictable.

When you buy and sell stocks for a profit or loss, the IRS wants to know about it on Form 8949. Every investor must complete one. Here’s how it works.

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Where do nurses get paid the most. #moneytips #nursetips

Where Do Nurses Make the Most Money by State and City?

Question of the Week: Where Do Nurses Make the Most Money in America?

There are four professions that will never go out of business and they are farmers, because people won’t stop eating, plumbers because people won’t stop using the bathroom, funeral homes because people won’t stop dying, and nurses because people won’t stop getting sick.

Nursing continues to be one of the most popular fields in the country and as the baby boomer generation has aged, the demand for nurses has increased accordingly.

Many of the reasons people choose nursing is the helping of others, but to be frank, the pay isn’t terrible either. That being said, it’s important to understand the value of a nurse in a given area.

This article will take a dive into some of the locations where nurses make the most money.

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Your Ultimate IRS2Go Mobile App Cheat Sheet

Did you know that you can handle some of your tax issues through the IRS2Go Mobile App?

With tax season in full force, Americans across the country are hurrying to prepare and submit their taxes. During this time of year, you may be using your tax return for a variety of things.

Items such as, from home projects, vacation saving goals, and debt payoff strategies are all a few things you may be using your tax refund for.

The most recent government shutdown worried some that they would be delayed in receiving their tax return. Luckily, that passed and may people did receive their refund in a timely manner.

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13 Proven Mileage Tax Deduction Tips

Don’t miss out on tax breaks you may need for your vehicle. The mileage tax deduction rate is one of the tools used to help reduce the tax burden when your vehicle is used for business purposes.

This IRS mileage deduction is especially important for tax payers such as independent contractors and entrepreneurs.

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