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How Do Personal Loans Affect Your Taxes?

Published 12/27/2021 by Emily Africa

In most cases, personal loans don’t affect your taxes. They aren’t considered taxable income, and, therefore, you don’t have to report them on your tax return. However, there are exceptions. Personal loans can have tax consequences if you default on a personal loan or you use them to pay for qualified business or student expenses.

How To Close A Chase Checking Account

Published 12/20/2021 by Emily Africa

Closing a checking account is a fairly simple process, but there is a right and wrong way to do it. If you don’t follow the right steps it could hurt your credit score or make it harder to open another checking account in the future. This applies to Chase accounts as well, so be sure to follow the steps below before closing your checking account.

How Long Does It Take For A Check To Clear

Published 12/16/2021 by Emily Africa

Checks usually take two business days to clear. Your bank or credit union clears a check when they verify the payment with the payer’s account. Usually, this process takes around two business days, but it varies depending on the amount of money, your relationship with the bank, and whether it is a regular deposit. Here’s what you need to know.

Can I Use My Debit Card in Mexico?

Published 12/15/2021 by Emily Africa

If you’re planning a trip to Mexico, you may be concerned with how you will access your money to pay for expenses. Although credit and debit cards are not accepted in all businesses in Mexico, they are widely accepted by larger businesses, such as hotels and restaurants.

Are Personal Loans Tax Deductible?

Published 12/10/2021 by Emily Africa

Interest payments on personal loans are not tax-deductible. However, there are exceptions. For example, interest paid on personal loans used to pay for business expenses or qualified educational costs can be deducted from your annual taxes, which will reduce your taxable income.

Do I Have To Pay Taxes On My Checking Account?

Published 11/15/2021 by Emily Africa

You do have to pay taxes on the interest you earn from your checking account. This is because the IRS requires you to report all income earned, including any interest earned from your checking account. However, there are ways to lower the taxes you pay on earned interest.

Are you a Credit Karma Tax customer? Then Cash App Taxes is your new home for free DIY tax services. If you want to continue using the same simple and free tax services of Credit Karma Tax, use Cash App. Don’t worry, you can access all of your prior Credit Karma Tax returns through Cash App Taxes starting January 2022. Here’s what you need to know.

What Happens If You Total a Leased Car?

Published 10/29/2021 by Emily Africa

If you total a leased car, your insurance company will typically cover the vehicle’s actual cash value (ACV). In cases where the ACV of the car is the same as the outstanding balance, you simply terminate the lease agreement and walk away. The problem is that in most cases, you will still owe something to the leasing company. Gap coverage will cover the difference between the ACV of the vehicle and what you owe according to the lease agreement.

Can a Refund Be Made to a Canceled Debit Card?

Published 10/08/2021 by Emily Africa

Canceling your debit card doesn’t prevent you from getting a refund. If your debit card is canceled before you can receive your refund, it will often deposit into your checking account. If your bank account is canceled, you’ll need to reach out to your bank to find another avenue for receiving your refund.

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