The IRS encourages everyone to use the Tax Withholding Estimator to perform a “paycheck checkup.” This will help you make sure you have the right amount of tax withheld from your paycheck. There are several reasons to check your withholding: Checking your withholding can help protect against having too little tax withheld and facing an […]
IRS says a Paycheck Checkup helps avoid tax surprises
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that using the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator to do a Paycheck Checkup can help them have the right amount of tax withheld and avoid surprises when filing next year. Because income taxes are pay-as-you-go, taxpayers are required by law to pay most of their tax as income is received. There […]
Job-hunters: Avoid agency scams
Job-hunters: Avoid agency scams. Employment scams are not new, but they’ve become increasingly sophisticated as scammers design websites that effectively mimic the sites of legitimate companies. How can you keep from being ripped off by bogus job agencies? Do you research. Gather information about the job placement companies you’re interested in. Also ask around. Chances […]