Selena Robinson
Contributor
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I'm a wife and mom of three. We are currently homeschooling our children, so I am always interested in education issues. Before motherhood, I was a tax accountant and I still keep up with and write about finance and business. I'm an avid reader and a (slightly) rabid sports fan as well.
Latest Articles
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Income Tax Filing Statuses
Deciding which filing status to use is one of the most important aspects of filing a federal income tax return. Using the right filing status reduces tax liability.
Dec 28, 2009
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Child Tax Credit
The Child Tax Credit is a non-refundable credit applied against any taxes owed on income. Qualifying for this credit can substantially lower a tax bill.
Dec 28, 2009
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Earned Income Credit
The Earned Income Credit is a tax credit for low-income individuals and families. It reduces tax liability and can, in certain situations, greatly increase a refund.
Dec 24, 2009
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Economic Expansion
Economic analysts often look for signs that a stagnant economy is rebounding. Understanding the signals of a recovery can help to stimulate growth.
Dec 20, 2009
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Investing With Arbitrage
Arbitrage is a basic investing concept. Investors can make use of this common strategy to substantially increase profitability.
Nov 19, 2009
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Understanding Exchange-Traded Funds
Savvy investors make use of exchange-traded funds to trade conservatively with minimal involvement. Being familiar with these tools can make for wise investing.
Nov 19, 2009
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A Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling
For families who are interested in homeschooling, the doubts can seem endless. They may have lots of questions about curriculum, record keeping, and teaching styles.
Nov 19, 2009
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Dependent Exemptions
For income tax purposes, there are substantial benefits of claiming a dependent. Using a dependent exemption reduces tax liability and can potentially increase a refund.
Nov 7, 2009
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Qualified Business Expenses
Small businesses and self-employed individuals are audited more often than any other tax filers. Understanding allowable deductions keeps businesses in compliance.
Oct 6, 2009
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