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Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Bob Bertsch

Whether your tax refund is $500 or $3,500, it can mean a real impact on your personal and financial well-being. Before you spend your refund on a flat-screen TV or an iPad, try to think through your options, even the ones that … Continue reading →

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You May Qualify for Earned Income, Child Tax Credits

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Bob Bertsch

North Dakotans may be able to take advantage of the earned income and child tax credits, says Debra Pankow, North Dakota State University Extension Service family economics specialist. The earned income tax credit (EITC) helps low- and moderate-income families keep … Continue reading →

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How renters can cut energy bills

Posted on January 27, 2011 by NDSU News

People renting a home or apartment have some ways to cut their energy bills and increase their comfort. “The key is to identify the biggest energy users in your situation and work to reduce those,” North Dakota State University Extension … Continue reading →

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Ag producers should do income tax planning while Congress debates tax policy

Posted on December 13, 2010 by NDSU News

As Congress debates tax policy, agricultural producers still must do tax planning before the end of the year based on the information known at this time. “It is best to start with year-to-date income and expenses and estimate them for … Continue reading →

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