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Are there spousal limitations regarding Roth IRA conversions?

The rules surrounding conversion from a traditional IRA to a Roth account can be difficult to understand, as evidenced by one advice seeker's question to Fox Business regarding her retirement account....

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 7/13/2010 6:30:31 PM

Pay attention to the dates older Series EE and Series I savings bonds were issued to determine eligibility for tax breaks

As college tuition gets more expensive, some Americans holding Series EE and Series I savings bonds may be wondering about the tax implications of cashing them in for educational purposes. According t...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 7/13/2010 6:30:31 PM

Summer teenage workers should be aware of tax rules

Most teenagers and college students spend their summers working. When filing season rolls around, parents and their kids should understand how summer jobs may affect their taxes.Most teenage workers w...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 6/3/2010 8:22:15 PM

Homebuyer tax credit extended for military personnel

Military service men and women who missed the homebuyer tax credit may be eligible for an extension. The incentive, which provides up to an $8,000 credit for first-time homebuyers and $6,500 for repea...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 6/3/2010 8:22:03 PM

Americans should file an amended return upon noticing mistakes or errors

Tax preparation can be a tedious process, involving scores of documents, financial and investment statements and additional credit- or deduction-related forms. Given the large amount of necessary info...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 6/1/2010 8:21:26 PM

Taxpayers can take advantage of federal tax credits for energy efficiency

Americans are often eager to take advantage of federal tax credits during filing season. Federal tax credits for energy efficiency are becoming an increasingly popular benefit that consumers are utili...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 5/12/2010 12:07:12 AM

IRS warns taxpayers of phishing scams

The increased flow of personal and tax information makes consumers more vulnerable to fraud and identity theft during filing season. The Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to be wary of phis...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 5/12/2010 12:06:31 AM

2009 tax bills hit record lows

An analysis shows that tax bills in 2009 dropped to their lowest levels since the 1950s, according to USA Today.Figures from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows that federal, state and local taxes o...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 5/11/2010 9:09:16 PM

Americans should take advantage of little-known tax breaks

Each year, taxpayers are eligible to receive tax breaks from the Internal Revenue Service for a number of reasons, ranging from home energy efficiency to charitable contributions. However, Americans s...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 5/11/2010 12:16:53 AM

Haven't received your tax refund? Find it on the IRS Web site

Income tax refunds are eagerly awaited by millions of Americans each year, but knowing when they will arrive may reduce some of the anxiety. First, it's important to understand the timeline between fi...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 5/11/2010 12:07:57 AM