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Tax Scams You Shouldn’t Ignore

We know you don’t have to worry about your income tax preparation and tax filing until next year, but be aware of these common tax scams so you don’t fall victim in the future. If you let ...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 6/21/2011 2:39:00 PM

New 2011 Tax Law Changes Look Favorable

As economic reports show the economy improving, Congress voted in some tax laws that will benefit taxpayers.  Now there is a simple fact that we can all appreciate.  But tax laws change ...

Cell Phone Taxes Are “Chirping” Away Your Budget

You want to Tweet from your phone?  Update Facebook while waiting for you next appointment?  Turn by turn navigationl?  Your cellular phone bill that you negotiated with ...

Posted To: Tax Rants by David Rocci By: David Rocci on 3/14/2011 3:54:00 PM

The W2 Waiting Game

By February 15th, you should have received most of the necessary forms to begin work on your 2010 tax return.  If you haven’t received a W-2, there are a few steps you can take to track dow...

Posted To: Tax Mommy's Blog By: Stephanie Brenneman on 2/24/2011 2:31:00 AM

Itemized Deductions: to Use or Not to Use?

Do you like jumping through hoops?  Filling out itemized deductions on a Schedule A is very similar.  Trying to figure out if you can itemize your taxes (Schedule A) is like jumping throug...

To Hobby or Not to Hobby? That is the Question!

So you have a passion for shoes, panache for fixing things, or joy from cooking grandma's dessert recipes.  And you decide to fuel your passion/panache/joy, and pay your bills, by selling or sh...

Back to School Time!

Ahhh, school supplies, the smell of fresh books, and yellow buses on the road mean one thing....it is time for Tax School to start!  I know, most people say that there is no way that they would l...

So, When Did Getting a Tan Become Taxing?

I remember my first visit to a tanning bed.  I was a sophomore in college and did not want my skin to appear day-glow white during spring break.  So, a few visits to the tanning bed turned...

Options for Taxpayers who Owe- IRS Has Expanded its “Offer-in-Compromise” Program

I hear taxpayers say that they owe, and because of the economy they are not going to file this year.  Well, let me make it simple for you- just file!  If you fail to file, you will face a pe...

Are Employee Business Expenses Simple to Deduct on your Taxes?

So you are an employee (receive a W-2) and you have some business expenses required for your job, but your employer does not pay you for them.  Can you take them off of your taxes? For expenses ...