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Bonus miles may be taxable

Determining what is taxable and what is off limits to Uncle Sam during filing season can be difficult sometimes when it comes to lesser-known sources of income or gifts. And a new move from Citibank m

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 2/7/2012 2:49:20 PM

Tuition bills may carry tax implications

College costs represent a significant expense to parents and students, and once tuition, room and board, books and fees are factored in, the final price tag can reach tens of thousands of dollars. How

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 2/2/2012 3:08:51 PM

Act quickly to replace missing tax paperwork

Most individuals spend January and February awaiting their W-2 and 1099 forms from employers, lenders and other entities, and March organizing their supporting tax documents, such as invoices, receipt

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 1/17/2012 1:27:12 PM

File your taxes safely this year

Filing taxes requires individuals to collect a great deal of documents and information that displays their personal and financial details. W-2s, bank records, investment statements, student loan paper

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 1/16/2012 2:03:22 PM

Learn the basics for filing season

During the first few months of the year, individuals may be busy collecting the information they need to claim certain benefits or are sifting through mailed documents they will need to file certain f

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 1/11/2012 2:02:41 PM

What to save, what to shred when cleaning out tax records

The new year is a busy time for most Americans, many of whom take it as an opportunity to clean out old clothing, appliances and financial files for a fresh and organized start to the next 12 months.

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 1/9/2012 2:10:02 PM

Have the necessary documentation before claiming these deductions

Tax deductions are a common and financially advantageous method individuals use to lower their tax liability, but certain tax breaks may attract the attention of the IRS more so than others. This is l

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 12/19/2011 1:04:41 PM

Forgiven debt may impact your income taxes

Consumers who negotiate a debt forgiveness deal with their credit card lender may feel a sense of relief after the agreement is finalized, but many may find that they have a larger tax bill during fil

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 12/14/2011 1:18:58 PM

Helpful tax deductions for young adults

Many young adults struggle to make ends meet their first few years after graduating college. Some may be making an entry-level salary and trying to carry the costs of rent, auto payments and student l

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 12/12/2011 1:53:37 PM

Make sure tax contact and identification details are accurate

Most taxpayers go through the details of their income tax returns with a fine-tooth comb before submitting them to the IRS. But many individuals are less diligent when it comes to reviewing the basic

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 12/6/2011 1:00:02 PM