Taxes and Taxation
29th August 2006
When the month of April rolls around most of America is preparing their income tax returns. Each year all individuals who made an income are required to report that income to federal and state governments by filing an income tax return.
Taxpayers must...
21st August 2006
They say the world works on a concept known as balance. To counterbalance the joys of your honeymoon, you get the misery of filing a joint tax return with your spouse.
Filing a Joint Tax Return With Your Spouse
If you have recently married, you are ...
05th August 2006
If you are employed by a business, you have the ability to play with the withholding on your paycheck. Fortunately, there is an easy way to do this online these days.
Figuring Out Your W-4 Withholdings
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28th June 2006
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A living trust can help you reduce your estate tax liability to Uncle Sam. To see how this tax reduction works, let's examine the following hypothetical case:
Client Family has an estate of $4 million. The husba...
27th June 2006
There was once a song about battling the law and losing. Fortunately, battling the IRS is possible and sometimes inevitable.
Battling the IRS
There comes a time when many Americans must take action against the IRS. The IRS can come down swiftly and...
27th June 2006
The tax code for the United States is over 50,000 pages. Buried in this code is the subject of per diem rates, a topic that can save businesses money on their taxes.
Per Diem Rates and Business Taxes
Understanding the Internal Revenue Service and a...
07th May 2006
I'm sure you've had this experience, too. It's the first few days in April, spring is happening, and everything's cool … for about five minutes, when you realize that your taxes are due in about two weeks.
I've been there. I feel your pain.
You ma...
13th April 2006
DISCLAIMER: Everything contained here is information gathered by me through various news sources and IRS publications. Be sure to consult your CPA or Tax Attorney before purchasing a vehicle to make sure you qualify.
Background: In ...
08th April 2006
An ideal lawyer will not just have a string of impressive credentials or gold lettering on his door. He or she will be caring, concerned, and devoted to their work. You need to think carefully before laying your trust in a lawyer after all in some cases y...
05th April 2006
Tax policy discussions are meant to do what? Arrive at a rational policy, or garner votes. I think it is the latter. What is lost in all the debate over tax increases versus tax cuts, is science. Contrary to what most people may think, there is some scien...
01st April 2006
: Tax Season Tips û 5 Ways to Avoid Overpaying Your TaxesAuthor: Tyler Martin, CPACopyright: 2004Given the time of year, you would expect a Certified PublicAccountant to have stacks of tax return information. Well, I dohave stacks ...
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21st March 2006
Tax, ugh! Tax planning makes most of our minds go numb.And paying taxes, well let's not talk about that. Or maybewe should? Just for a minute, because I actually have somegood news for you. No I'm not kidding! Read on...Here's the part...
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21st March 2006
Tax Mistakes 90% of Self-Employed People MakeAuthor: Tyler Martin, CPACopyright: 2004Let me share a short story with you... A self-employedfriend of mine came into may office the other day to have medo his taxes. He has been doing...
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20th March 2006
cars4charities has a unique opportunity for you to get a head start on your 2006 taxes and help one of over 250 respected charities at the same time. Donate that extra car you rarely use to cars4charities. You'll be eligible for a tax deduction of $500 o...
17th March 2006
INVESTORS: AVOID THESE 5 COMMON TAX MISTAKESFor many investors, and even some tax professionals, sortingthrough the complex IRS rules on investment taxes can be anightmare. Pitfalls abound, and the penalties for evensimple mistakes can...
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