March 31st, 2008
As talk of recession increases, I’m hearing more and more folks question the merits of higher education. I have to say, I completely understand where they are coming from…
While it’s true that many jobs require a college education - or beyond (like law) - increasingly, you can find a decent job without a college […]
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March 4th, 2008
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Taxpayer asks:
My daughter is in her second semester in Troy University. She has never had an income so we are paying everything from tuition, books, clothes, her apartment, providing a car, cell phone, gas etc. I know that I can deduct the tuition, what […]
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September 9th, 2007
Remember that Staples ad where the parent runs down the aisle tossing school supplies into the cart while “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” plays in the background. That’s how I feel about this time of year.
As the parent of three children, I love back to school. I crave the sense of […]
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September 7th, 2007
Monday marks the official “back to school” date of many schools here in the US. My oldest daughter started last Tuesday and my youngest daughter starts on Monday. It is a busy time.
Around this time, there are a lot of questions that come up about tax deductions for tuition, 529 plans, teacher expenses, […]
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July 16th, 2007
I recently received an inquiry from a college professor who had questions about how to report deductions on her person income tax return.
As part of a “back to school” series debuting in a few weeks, please send your teaching/education related questions to me. I’m seeking questions about tuition, deductions, income, scholarships, grants and more […]
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June 22nd, 2007
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You can’t turn around this time of year without seeing caps and gowns all over the place - even on TV. My own alma mater, Meredith College, was recently featured on CBS for its 2007 Commencement.
All of this news about graduation and college makes me think about my […]
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February 16th, 2006
Guest Blogger: Madeline M. Martin
As almost anyone who knows me can attest, I am a college football fanatic. This time of year I usually focus my attention on recruiting. This month, February, is when high school seniors can formally commit.
It was recently reported throughout the sports media that Texas […]
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