Category: Penny Forward
Welcome to Penny Forward, a nonprofit organization founded and led by blind people. We empower each other to confidently navigate the complicated landscape of personal finance. We offer self-paced online financial education courses, weekly and monthly personal finance workshops, and one to one financial counseling provided by blind financial counselors.
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2025 Tax Extension Deadline Is Today: File by October 15
The usual deadline to file a 2025 federal return after an April extension is today, October 15. Here is what to do if you still need to file.
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NDEAM 2026 Webinar: Blind Employment Still Needs Work
On October 16, ODEP will celebrate 25 years of disability employment progress. Penny Forward believes the persistent blind employment gap calls for focused research and collaboration.
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Envision’s Uncertain Future: What It Means for You
Envision’s future is uncertain. Learn what the company has announced, why useful technology can be hard to fund, and what to ask before buying your next accessibility tool.
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New IRS App: More Mobile Access, but Is It Accessible?
The new IRS app gives you more ways to manage your taxes from your phone. For blind and low vision people, that could make everyday tasks easier—but only if the app is accessible.
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Help Shape Accessible Math: DAISY Wants Your Input
If you use, teach, transcribe, or create accessible math, the DAISY Consortium wants to hear from you. Its 2026 survey asks about your experiences with mathematical content and will help inform future work, including the MathCAT Initiative.
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Paid to Care for a Family Member? Understand the Tax Rules
If you are paid to care for a spouse, parent, grandchild, or another relative, that money may come with tax responsibilities. Understanding how your caregiving arrangement is classified can help you report it correctly and plan for any taxes you owe.
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Starting a New Job? Understand State and Federal Tax Withholding Forms
Starting a new job or juggling multiple income sources? Learn what the federal W-4 and Maryland MW507 do, how to use official withholding tools, and what to consider before skipping an older tax return.