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Leigh Russell Leigh Russell

Quit Being a Cynic at Work.  It's Holding You Back.

We don’t want to be friends with our co-workers. We don’t want to help out with that project. We don’t trust the CEO…or our boss…or that guy in accounting.

Have we taken our cynicism at work too far?

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Leigh Russell Leigh Russell

I Messed Up My Taxes.  How Long Does the IRS Have to Find Me?

You’ve filed your taxes, but you’re feeling anxious.

What about that income you forgot, or “forgot”? The deduction you shouldn’t have taken, or past returns you never filed at all? 

Now you’re worried about the long arm of the Internal Revenue Service. How much time does the agency have to find you before the statute of limitations expires?

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Leigh Russell Leigh Russell

Tax Breaks Available for Caregivers

Many caregivers devote their time and energy to looking after family members or friends who cannot care for themselves due to illness, disability, or old age.

Fortunately, there are tax breaks available for caregivers in various countries to help alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with caregiving.

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Leigh Russell Leigh Russell

Here's a Tax Break That Married Couples Often Overlook

Saving for retirement can be tough for married spouses who stay home to care for family or otherwise have scant income. But there is a tax break offered by the Internal Revenue Service that can help them and their partner save for retirement: a spousal IRA.

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