Some deals and free assistance are available to folks working on their income taxes. Income tax assistance is offered at several Broward libraries, including Broward Main Library in Fort Lauderdale January 27 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and other Fridays For simple tax situations, participating H&R Block offices file 1040-EZ forms free …
Category Archive: Finance
Jan
09
Sep
09
Free Job & Services Fair
In addition to an opportunity to network and present resumes to various businesses, the free job fairincludes free workshops on such topics as resumes and networking. Employers from many different types of businesses are participating in the event. The fair is is September 15 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Broward College North Campus Omni Building …
Feb
20
Homestead deadline is March 1
If you bought a home in 2010, make sure you meet the March 1 deadline for filing for homestead exemption in Florida. Most homeowners can get a $50,000 exemption in the taxable value of their homes, and senior citizens, widows and veterans are eligible for additional exemptions. File out an application and take …
Apr
05
Free tax help from H&R Block
This deal has been extended: Through April 15, you can bring your information to H&R Block offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale and get your federal 1040EZ prepared free — a $39 value. You can take advantage of this deal if you’re either single or married and filing a joint return and …
Apr
04
File EZ tax returns free with Turbo Tax
For those using 1040 EZ forms with simplified taxes, Turbo Tax is offering a free edition online at its website. The program asks easy questions, then puts your answers straight into the right forms and helps you get the biggest possible refund by finding every credit and deduction you deserve. For more information, visit …
Mar
23
Free tax advice from H&R Block
If you haven’t finished your taxes yet, now’s a good time to pull together your receipts and figure out what questions you have. Once you know what you need help with, you can get your questions answered free from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 25. You can get answers several ways: Phone …
Nov
01
Free Workshops on Holiday Finances
The Library at Nova Southeastern University in Davie is hosting two free workshops about personal finances related to the holidays. The workshops feature advice about budgeting and saving money from university professors in the finance and taxation fields. Register on this website or by calling 954-262-5477. The workshops, Sound Financial Advice to Survive the Holidays, are Tuesday, …
Sep
14
Public Assistance Workshop At Library
Residents interested in applying for financial aid through public assistance programs are welcome to attend free workshops. The ”How To Apply For Public Assistance” workshops feature information about food stamps, Medicaid and other programs. The workshops are at the Broward County Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. They are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, …
Aug
26
How to appeal property value
Broward County residents have already received their TRIM (Truth in Millage notices), which include the property appraiser’s estimate of the current value of their property, their assessed value for tax purposes and the tax bill they can expect with the millage rates proposed by the various taxing authorities. Anyone in Florida who believes the property …
Aug
06
Free Web personal finance seminars
Here’s a tip from our friends at Albuquerque on the Cheap: The National Association of Personal Financial Planners wants you to become more savvy about personal financial issues, like basic money management, investments, kids and money, and much more. That’s why they’re launching a series of free online seminars (webinars) …


