What to Look for in Online Tax Prep and Filing Software
You may have a less taxing time this April if you let computer software do much of the hard work filing with the IRS.
You won’t be alone. According to IRS data, more than 68 million tax returns were filed electronically...
The end of tax filing extensions is quickly approaching. What do you do if you cant pay the amounts you owe? You should still file your return by the due date and pay as much as you can. There are, however, additional steps that might help.
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You can charge your taxes on...
What Is The Fair Tax And Why Should You Care?
The U.S. Federal Income Tax Code is a tax on the income of American companies and citizens enacted by the government. The U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to impose taxes, duties, imposts, and excises.
The purpose of the Tax...
What are the qualifying characteristics of a dependent for tax purposes? Following is a general explanation on how to determine dependents, and how it relates to your tax status, liability and the credits you can claim on your tax return.
There are a few assessments that a person must...
A tax deferred exchange represents a simple, strategic method for selling one qualifying property and the subsequent acquisition of another qualifying property within a specific time frame.
Although the logistics of selling one property and buying another are virtually identical to any...
How many times have you heard someone say, “I don’t pay any taxes. My accountant takes real good care of me . . . I haven’t paid a dime in taxes in years.”
Does that outrageous statement sound familiar?
Maybe it’s your brother-in-law, or a fellow...
Almost all governments across the globe are funded in some form by the taxation of its citizens. Certain of the taxes are collected at the time of sales or service whereas certain others in a 12 month period or at the end of what they call a fiscal year. Taxes on earnings or income tax is such...
Simple questions are often the most difficult to answer. Or so it seems when dealing with the government. Small businesses have enough to worry about around tax time without having to struggle to find the information they desperately need. So, we have done much of the work for you.
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Starting in 2006, individuals buying hybrid cars will get a tax credit instead of a tax deduction. The IRS has just started to kick out the exact amounts you can claim for your new hybrid.
Various Toyota Hybrids Get Tax Credit Certification From IRS
Under the Energy Policy Act of...
Various Ford and Mercury Hybrids Get Tax Credit Certification From IRS
Starting in 2006, individuals buying hybrid cars will get a tax credit instead of a tax deduction. The IRS has just started to kick out the exact amounts you can claim for your new hybrid.
Various Ford and...
Using This Years Taxes to Save On Next Years Taxes
You just got done paying taxes or filing an extension and are grumpy. If you are smart, you will use this miserable event to save some cash for next year.
Using This Years Taxes to Save On Next Years Taxes
For most people,...
What is mortgage interest? It is any interest you pay on a secured loan when you bought your first or second home. The loans include the mortgage to buy your home, a second mortgage, a line of credit or a home equity loan. The loan must be secured debt or it will be considered a personal loan...