ATLANTA, Georgia – RE/MAX Greater Atlanta has been named the top broker in Georgia for transactions and sales volume by a leading Real Estate Industry survey released yesterday. The RISMedia 2010 Power Broker Survey, which ranks the performance of the top 300 Real Estate brokerages in the US, ranks RE/MAX Greater Atlanta as the most […]
Extension plans, installment agreements, friends and family can help Taxpayers unable to pay their tax bills in this turbulent economy should file returns or extensions by April 15 to avoid costly penalties and interest, H&R Block advises. “The monthly penalty for not filing a tax return is 5 percent, while the penalty for not paying […]
It may seem to some that creating a budget is just a tedious financial exercise, but you might be surprised just how valuable a budget can be. Estimating and matching expenses to revenue (real or anticipated) is important because it helps small business owners determine whether they have enough money to fund operations, expand the […]
Taxpayers Can Call 1-866-HRBLOCK for Free Tax Advice on March 25 With nearly 300 tax law changes in effect this tax season, it is no surprise that taxpayers have many questions. A recent survey from The Tax Institute at H&R Block revealed that nearly 72 percent of individuals are confused about how these new changes […]
RE/MAX Greater Atlanta and The Providence Group invite you and your family to the Spring Showcase of Homes 2010 this Sunday, March 28th from 11:30AM – 5:00PM. We are excited to showcase the Spring Market with Open Houses all over the city. Ilyce Glink, award-winning national syndicated columnist, television reporter, radio talk-show host and best-selling […]
Sandwich generation feeling the squeeze of supporting elderly parents, boomerang kids More than 40 percent of baby boomers who have a living parent are helping with their care.* Whether health or financial problems, or literally “giving back,” millions of adults are assisting their parents with monetary support. Many also are raising children or supporting their […]
Survey shows 73 percent don’t know unemployment benefits are taxable The national unemployment rate for 2009 hit 9.2 percent (Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 10.3 percent in December), but taxpayers are still confused about whether unemployment benefits are taxable and job search costs are deductible, according to a new survey by H&R Block. […]
You may not be getting a $15,000 raise this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have that much coming your way. By implementing the fun and simple money-saving tips included in this piece, you could save thousands of dollars this year. For example, 30 percent of consumers eligible for a product rebate never apply, […]
Seek tax preparers who guarantee their work, complete ongoing training Although the IRS announced new regulations for tax professionals, these rules will not take effect until 2011. This year, the more than 80 percent of Americans using a tax preparer to complete their returns will want to ensure they’re working with a reputable tax preparer. […]
Wells Fargo in their January Connect for Success email has announced their participation in the new federal requirements for mortgage transactions. RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) is designed to help borrowers avoid surprises at closing. Often the purchaser of a mortgage is faced with unexpected charges on the Good Faith Estimate and HUD -1 […]