The cost of housing is an ongoing hot-button topic for residents here in the Austin metro area. The general complaint is that the city’s growth is pushing rental and real estate prices through the roof. Crunching the numbers The key to determining a housing...
Month: October 2018
Changes to the tax law affect businesses and the self-employed
The last quarter of the year is upon us. This makes it the perfect time to discuss changes to tax obligations under the Tax Cut and Jobs Creation Act signed at the end of 2017. There are changes that directly address business owners and freelancers. It should also be...
Victims of creditor harassment can fight back
One of the most unpleasant effects of owning a significant amount of debt is the fact that debt collectors and creditors will contact you to attempt to collect on what you owe. This is a standard practice, but there are times when creditors may step over the line and...
Common questions asked by residential tenants
It is a fact that landlords are emboldened to raise the rent in tight markets, so tenants may feel like they are getting pushed out the door of their home. Some landlords may also eschew general maintenance to help the process. However, tenants do have rights here in...
Common tax frauds surrounding Oct. 15 filing
The scammers come out around tax time. For many tax-paying Americans that means April 15, but those who filed an extension must pay by October 15. According to the Internal Revenue Service, taxpayers need to be on the lookout for scammers who use this date as an...