12 ways to cut your taxes
Posted by admin on March 9, 2010
The bright spot of the dreary 2009 economy: savings for everyone.
How $1 trillion hides in plain sight
Posted by admin on March 5, 2010
The government does without roughly a trillion dollars a year because of a slew of tax breaks — everything from the mortgage-interest deduction, to education and child credits, to low rates on investments.
Tax goodies for job seekers
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Job hunting can be expensive. The costs of hiring career coaches, printing hundreds of résumés at Kinko’s and flying out for weekend job interviews can really add up, especially for someone who doesn’t have an income.
Rat out a tax cheat, collect a reward
Posted by admin on March 2, 2010
If you knew coworkers, former bosses or exes who cheated on their taxes, would you turn them in? The Internal Revenue Service can make it worth your while.
5 tax breaks you should look at
Posted by admin on February 28, 2010
Tax season is upon us. And while nobody likes shelling out their hard-earned dollars to the IRS, this year the government is offering up some new opportunities that could save you big money. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or stimulus bill, Congress introduced several new tax goodies that could help millions of Americans save — as long as they know to claim them.
5 tax breaks you don’t want to miss
Posted by admin on February 25, 2010
Tax season is upon us. And while nobody likes shelling out their hard-earned dollars to the IRS, this year the government is offering up some new opportunities that could save you big money. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or stimulus bill, Congress introduced several new tax goodies that could help millions of Americans save — as long as they know to claim them.
Are you a tax cheat?
Posted by admin on February 19, 2010
Do you cheat on your taxes? If so, you’re not alone. More Americans are fudging their taxes and an increasing number of people are scared of being audited, a survey from the IRS Oversight Board shows.
Tax audits: Uncle Sam wants you!
Posted by admin on February 16, 2010
Worried about a tax audit? Maybe you should be. More Americans than ever may be subject to unwanted attention from the Internal Revenue Service this season as the government pumps billions of dollars into tax collection.
Obama’s budget: Impact on your taxes
Posted by admin on February 2, 2010
President Obama, in his proposed 2011 budget, is calling on Congress to make a number of tax changes for individuals.
Haiti contributions deductible for 2009 taxes
Posted by admin on January 21, 2010
The Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday that will allow taxpayers to deduct cash donations to Haiti earthquake relief on their 2009 tax returns instead of having to wait to file the claims next year.
