Taxes

How Freelancers Can Avoid Surprising Tax Bills

The allure of freelancing lies in its flexibility and independence, allowing individuals to pursue their passions while managing their own...

Total TIPS ETF (VTP) & Total Treasury ETF (VTG) — My Money Blog

Following Vanguard’s stated plans to expand into fixed income, Vanguard recently announced the following new bond ETFs (press release): Vanguard...

Florida gets rid of sales tax on commercial rent

After a nearly decade-long effort, Florida is getting rid of its sales tax on commercial rent. (more…)

A Consistent History of Fee Drops — My Money Blog

Updated July 2025. My personal choice amongst all the 529 plans is the My529 (Utah) college savings plan for all...

How the IRS Calculates Interest on Tax Debt 

Key Takeaways:  The IRS begins charging interest the day after your tax return is due, even if you file for...

Savings Accounts, Treasury Bills, Money Markets, ETFs – July 2025 — My Money Blog

Here’s my monthly survey of the best interest rates on cash as of July 2025, roughly sorted from shortest to...

Sales tax holidays for the rest of the year

Your compliance obligations are tough enough given the almost dizzying variety of rates, filing frequencies and other seemingly random details...

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Get a $10 Best Buy eGift Card with $100+ in Apple Gift Card purchases. A simple gift or a good...

Optima Tax Relief Celebrates 14 Years of Service: A Legacy of Taxpayer Advocacy and Impact

Over 100,000 Tax Problems Resolved, Billions in Debt Serviced, and Millions Saved for Americans in Need Optima Tax Relief proudly celebrates...

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What’s new in sales tax?

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Here’s a review of some of the recent...

MMB Portfolio Dividend & Interest Income – 2025 Q2 Update — My Money Blog

Here’s my 2025 Q1 income update as a companion post to my 2025 Q1 asset allocation & performance update. Even...