 Have you completed your January tax checklist?1/30/2012Although the year has only just begun, the deadline for filing taxes is right around the corner, and individuals who haven't organized their paperwork can make preparing their taxes easier if they prepare a checklist....
Read More  Beat the clock when it comes to last-minute contributions for 201112/27/2011As the end of the year quickly looms, many taxpayers are scrambling to make their last minute tax moves to save money during filing season....
Read More  Start thinking about end-of-year tax breaks11/28/2011The end of 2011 is quickly approaching, meaning that consumers have a very limited time to take any financial actions that may impact their income taxes this year....
Read More  Parents with special needs children may qualify for tax deductions11/28/2011Caring for a child with special needs requires parents to seek out a number of services, programs and other expensive amenities to accommodate their son or daughter....
Read More  Think twice before taking a hardship withdrawal from a 401(k)10/24/2011Millions of Americans are facing severe financial constraints that make it difficult to meet their obligations as a result of the stubborn unemployment rate, housing crisis and debt....
Read More  Taxes and the NBA10/24/2011With the recent NBA lockout, and no clear end in sight, basketball fans are wearing frowns across the nation. To get those guys back in uniform, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) would have to issue a complaint against the owners, rule that the league has engaged in unfair labor practices, then convince a federal court that the players have been caused irreparable damage during the lockout....
Read More  Reap the tax benefits of flexible spending accounts10/19/2011Healthcare costs constitute a sizable percentage of most households'' income, even in the absence of a critical illness or debilitating condition....
Read More  Terrible Tax Breaks9/8/2011According to a recent IRS filing, the estimated time it takes to generate nearly all paperwork associated with taxes exceeds 7.64 billion hours. In addition to the costly time burden, individual taxpayers will directly spend an estimated $35.2 billion this year for tax software, tax preparers, postage, and other out-of-pocket costs. ...
Read More  Carbon Tax: Get Credit for Helping to Save the Environment9/8/2011These days, the government is cracking down heavily on environmental issues - with good reason! And while all go-green initiatives are important, one primary concern is the consumption of carbon. Hence, the carbon tax, a tax on the carbon content of fuels, essentially on the carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels. ...
Read More  Six Benefits of E-Filing Your Taxes Next Year9/8/2011E-filed returns are becoming more and more popular every year. The number of e-filed returns has risen exponentially over the past few years, with over 99 million people e-filing in 2010. ...
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