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How to Avoid IRS Tax Refund Delays in 2023 02/07/2023 07:00pm • The past three years have been challenging for the IRS. COVID-19 shutdowns, last-minute tax law changes and staffing issues led to a notorious backlog of returns to process. National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins' 2022 annual report to Congress, released on Jan. 11, 2023, reported that the IRS s 7 of the Best Sports Betting Stocks to Watch 02/07/2023 07:00pm • When the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs kick off on Super Bowl Sunday in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, the National Football League's Lombardi Trophy won't be the only reward on the line. Super Bowl gamblers will also be hoping for a big "W" to cap off the professional football seas 8 Best High-Yield REITs to Buy 02/07/2023 07:00pm • Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, have become a popular investment for those seeking real estate exposure. REITs allow investors to benefit from the income streams generated by the underlying properties, while also enjoying the liquidity offered by stocks. By buying REITs, investors can own r A Guide to Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed 02/06/2023 07:00pm • Are you self-employed and wondering how to maximize your tax deductions for tax year 2022? Here's a look at 15 of the best tax write-offs you don't want to miss: -- Qualified business income.-- Mileage or vehicle expenses.-- Retirement savings.-- Insurance premiums.-- Office supplies.-- Home office 10 Tax Breaks for People Over 50 02/06/2023 07:00pm • Once you turn 50, and especially after age 65, you can qualify for extra tax breaks. Older people get a bigger standard deduction, and they can earn more before they have to file a tax return at all. Workers over 50 can also defer or avoid taxes on more money using retirement and health savings acco 7 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy and Hold 02/06/2023 07:00pm • Set your holding period to "forever" with these low-risk, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.The "Oracle of Omaha" Warren Buffett once famously said "our favorite holding period is forever." What Buffett meant by this was that investors who owned high-quality stocks should maintain a long-term perspecti The Guide to Floating Homes and Houseboats 02/05/2023 07:00pm • Waterfront property certainly has its appeal. Access to the river, lake or ocean can provide endless enjoyment, especially if you're a person who likes getting out on the water. But have you considered living on the water itself? There are a few options for making your next home on a boat or along a 10 Ways to Reduce Taxes on Your Retirement Savings 02/05/2023 07:00pm • There are a variety of tax deductions and credits available to people who save for retirement. Contributing to a retirement account, such as a 401(k) or individual retirement account, can help you reduce your tax bill. You may be able to defer paying income tax on your retirement savings until retir What Is 'Tenants in Common'? 02/05/2023 07:00pm • Property ownership comes in many different forms. Instead of being a direct owner, there are structures that allow several owners, like tenants in common in a tenancy in common (TIC) arrangement, to hold title to a single property. Fractional ownership in a TIC comes with key advantages, but is it a Moore’s first bills seek to fulfill campaign promises; legislation gets some GOP buy-in 02/04/2023 12:09pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Gov. Wes Moore’s initial legislative package is picking up some support from House Republicans. The General Assembly’s presiding of Long-awaited Md. cannabis bill lands, sponsored in House by two skeptics 02/04/2023 05:24am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The two lawmakers who are cosponsoring the Cannabis Reform bill in the Maryland House of Delegates and are responsible for shepherding it th Sponsor: Virginia bill to legalize, tax 'skill game' machines dead 02/03/2023 02:56pm • A senior Virginia Republican lawmaker said this week that his legislation that aimed to legalize and tax a certain type of electronic betting machine that has proliferated in gas stations, bars and other locations around the state is dead, but the broader fight isn't over. "It's dead through the After conflicting court rulings, Md. Senate committee considering whether police can stop motorists for cannabis scent 02/03/2023 10:31am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Rusty Carr of Mount Airy stood before the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and hoisted a 3 1/2 gram container of cannabis he u How a Va. Department of Education error may impact school systems' ability to hire 02/02/2023 08:51pm • Virginia's second-largest school system may cut down on its hiring for certain positions in the aftermath of a Virginia Department of Education error that left school systems with less funding than anticipated in fiscal years 2023 and 2024. At a board meeting Wednesday night, John Wallingford, ch How to Find Private School Scholarships 02/02/2023 07:00pm • A private school can offer advantages, from small classes to top-notch facilities. But it often comes with a hefty price tag. There are more than 22,000 private K-12 schools in the U.S., costing an average of $12,350 annually, according to December 2021 figures from the Education Data Initiative. Wh