Does Tax Reform Affect Your Company’s Holiday Expenses?

As a business owner, you want your clients and employees to eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season. In the past, company holiday parties and gifts weren’t just fun. There were also payoffs when it came to taxes. As a business tax preparation provider,...

What Are 529 College Savings Plans?

College is not a small expense for any student or parent to take on. And if you’re not careful, these expenses can continue to grow, both while your student is in college and after they graduate. Taking time now to become informed about college saving plans can...

A Parent’s Guide to Education Tax Deductions

As a parent, you want your children to have every opportunity for a good education. But just as graduation is a dream for many families, the expenses for education can be nightmarish. Tax credits like the AOTC can be helpful for some, but won’t necessarily apply...

The College Parents’ Guide to the AOTC

Parents want the best for their children, especially when it comes to their education. As any college parent will tell you, balancing educational costs can be a tall order. The staff at Blackwell’s Tax Service understands. Our tax preparers want you to be aware...

An Overview of Education Tax Benefits

As college students head back to campus, their parents are double-checking their bank accounts. Fortunately, there are many different options for financial aid. There are also a number of education tax benefits that you should be aware of. Don’t wait until tax...

4 Summer Tax Tips for Students

School may be out for the summer but many students are using their break to gain job experience and a steady paycheck. If you’re a student with a summer job, don’t forget to plan ahead for something else – tax preparation. While you may not want to think...