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Tax Ranger's Blog- February 2010

Mistakes can increase risk of audit

The Internal Revenue Service has long reassured taxpayers that the vast majority of them have a slim chance of ever experiencing an audit during any given filing time, especially if their income is no...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 2/11/2010 3:43:07 AM

More workers may get a hand with retirement savings

With the job market and economy starting to improve, a growing number of workers are also finding themselves fortunate enough to be with a company that offers a retirement plan and contributes regular...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 2/10/2010 8:03:08 PM

Don't forget mileage deductions at tax time

People who use their own car or other vehicle for business purposes can deduct a variety of expenses, including mileage, at tax filing season. For the current filing season, the standard mileage rate ...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 2/10/2010 3:55:57 AM

Tax regulations vary for teenagers, other young people

Just because a person is under age 18, it doesn't mean that they won't have certain tax obligations at filing time. For example, current IRS rules state that a dependent must file a tax return if they...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 2/9/2010 8:02:36 PM

Long-term care insurance costs can be deductible

It can be a complex and costly process to obtain security during one's retirement years, but people may want to speak with their tax preparer about one specific part of the tax code that may prove hel...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 2/9/2010 3:39:35 AM

Taxpayers can expect higher standard deduction this filing season

The federal stimulus bill contains many tax-related provisions to help people make ends meet during the recession, including a higher standard deduction for people who do not itemize. According to the...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 2/8/2010 8:17:35 PM

Tax code can help defray college education costs

Families that have students in college should be sure to check with their tax preparer in the coming filing season to learn more about the various deductions and other benefits that may be available t...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 2/8/2010 8:01:30 PM

Major life changes can mean new tax issues

The IRS is advising people that whether they have been married or divorced in the past year, there are certain tax implications to take into account at filing time. According to the agency's Web site,...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 2/6/2010 3:54:31 AM

IRS advises taxpayers to be wary of misinformation

One benefit of hiring a skilled tax preparer is that people are less likely to fall for misinformation about their fiscal obligations and the tax code in general. In fact, this problem is so common th...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 2/5/2010 7:59:17 PM

Some mistakes more common than others at tax time

Many people are already consulting with their tax preparers and reading up on the many changes that were made to the tax code over the past year. However, the IRS is reminding people that it can be ve...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 2/5/2010 3:57:12 AM