Ktasha N. Hardge - Income Tax Return Specialist

As a female entrepreneur, who started my business six years ago, and understand what its like to have a dream to start a business but you don't have enough capital - I can offer some valuable tips on financing start-up capital.

Any woman wanting to start a business, wants to start with a plan. A business plan. You don't have to become a professional writer, but even jotting down some general information about the business will be a start. Jot down things like what type of business it will be an… Continue

Starting a small business is a great way to supplement your income. Whether you are operating your business from home or a storefront, practically every expense related to business is a write-off. Generally speaking, the government looks kindly on small business owners. They applaud the entrepreneurial spirit upon which this country is built, and they reward it with tax deductions to lower the owner's taxable income and help the business to succeed. Unfortunately, many owners end up paying more… Continue

When school is out, what do your children do? Parents may send children to summer camp or special school programs or make other child arrangements. Some older children may go to work. There may be tax breaks for these activities.

DEPENDENT CARE CREDIT
If your child is under age 13 (or a child of any age who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or herself) and you work full time or part time, you may be eligible for a tax credit. The credit, which is based on eligible… Continue

What if I told you that there was a way for you to save money on your utilities, mortgage, rent, real estate taxes, homeowners insurance, home repairs, internet expenses, cell phone expenses, your travel, dining out and so much more. What if I further told you that not only could you reduce these costs, but there is also the potential to earn money by reducing these expenses. Well it is true. By having a home based business, you will increase your after tax income, increase your take home income… Continue

Many workers will be seeing extra money in their paychecks as a result of new income tax withholding tables being released by the IRS in response to the new Making Work Pay tax credit. The credit is part of the massive American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and provides a credit of up to $400 per worker against their 2009 and 2010 taxes. To get this credit money in the hands of taxpayers now rather than later, legislators instructed the IRS to revise the withholding rates so workers can see a bo… Continue