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, preparing and filing taxe...

Undoubtedly, you are aware of Dear John letters. Often a young lady sent them to men in the military, often containing bad news. Well, the IRS sends them to taxpayers as well. Dear John Letters From The IRS The Internal Revenue Service sends out mil...

More than a few people are happy to learn they are due a tax refund after filling out their tax returns. If you are one of these people, here is how to check the status of your refund online. Checking The Status of Your Tax Refund Online Before get...

Many Americans make annual contributions to individual retirement accounts. If you haven't done so for the 2005 tax year, you still can. Not To Late To Make 2005 IRA Contribution Contributing to individual retirement accounts just makes sense. Most...

Obviously, you use the Internet or you wouldn't be reading this article. Since you use the web, you know about phishing scams or should. Some scams are now using fake IRS identification. IRS Wants to Know About Fake Emails Using IRS Name The IRS ha...

The tax code in the United States contains many provisions to promote certain behavior. One area of behavior is the promotion of giving to qualified charities. Giving To Charities – Tax Deductions and Such In the rush to get tax returns prepared an...

The mortgage refinance market has cooled off dramatically with recent rate increases. Many people, however, refinanced during 2005 and can claim tax deductions. Refinanced Your Home – Claim a Tax Deduction For Points Mortgage rates have been shocki...

It is a well-known fact that Americans are miserable failures when it comes to saving for retirement. Well, the government is offering tax credits to change this for some of us. Tax Credits for Retirement Savings Social security is going to be under...

As tax season draws irresistibly closer, the scam artists are polishing their latest techniques. This article should help you keep an eye out for these nasty individuals. Tax Season – Time for Scams In a particularly cheeky move, scam artists have s...

Ratings for the Oscars were down a whopping 10 percent compared to 2005. Well, at least the Internal Revenue Service was watching. Goodie Bags – Not So Goodie Actors that get nominated for an Oscar are might happy indeed. Praise rains down upon the...

With the every expanding global economy, many people receive earnings from foreign entities. Unfortunately, the federal government wants you to pay taxes on it. Taxes on Your Earnings From Abroad The federal government has a very simple attitude to...

If you worked in a salaried position during 2005, your employer should issue you a W-2 form for your tax reporting. So, what if you haven't received one? What To Do If You Didn't Get a W-2 W-2 Forms, known as Wage and Tax Statements, must be issued...

If you earned revenues as an independent contractor in 2005, you should have received a 1099 Form for the work. So, what if you haven't received one? What To Do If You Didn't Get a Form 1099 If you earned over $600 from one person or company as an ...

Preparing and filing your taxes is a less than exciting task. Much like visiting the dentist it something that must simply be done. There are ways to make it a little less painful. Get a Jump Start on Your Taxes As with many things, procrastinating...

As you know, raising a family is a full time job and can put stress on your finances. Fortunately, you can claim a tax credit to help cut your IRS bill if you have kids. Getting a Tax Credit for Your Kids With a tax deduction, you are reducing the t...