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BEER Act seeks to give $67 million in tax breaks to microbrewers

It’s hard enough to start a small business, and a microbrewery seems even more complicated. With the recession of the last few years and stiff competition in the marketplace, all the alcohol-rel...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 5/26/2011 6:48:00 PM

Speak with a tax preparer following a divorce to determine which assets are taxable

Undergoing a divorce can be financially and emotionally draining. In order to complete the process properly, it’s imperative the former couple consider the tax implications of their decision.Man...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 5/20/2011 1:30:22 PM

More than half of Americans pay no income taxes, study shows

Many Americans fear receiving a tax bill during filing season, but a recent study reveals less than half of taxpayers actually have to pay Uncle Sam.Data compiled by the Joint Committee on Taxation re...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 5/11/2011 7:30:27 PM

Some student aid may be taxable

College is becoming more expensive for Americans, leading many families to turn to outside resources, such as loans, scholarships and grants to help cover the costs. However, it’s important to k...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 5/11/2011 7:30:27 PM

New calculator allows consumers to estimate tax breaks

Most Americans organize their tax documents well in advance of filing season, and try to formulate how many credits and deductions they may claim to reduce their liability. Knowing the total amount of...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 4/25/2011 2:00:29 PM

Audits may be best handled by a tax professional

There are many different levels to an audit, and some may be cleared up by simply mailing supporting documents to the Internal Revenue Service. Others, however, may be comprehensive, and if this is th...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 4/22/2011 2:10:32 PM

Audits-by-mail surpass in-person meetings

The fear of an audit weighs on many taxpayers’ minds each year, but the actual process may not be as nerve-racking as some may think. In fact, new data shows the majority of audits are conducted...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 4/20/2011 1:50:28 PM

What is a tax extension?

Filing by the tax deadline may be difficult for some Americans, especially if they travel frequently or have a large amount of paperwork to gather for their returns. Consumers who think they may miss ...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 4/19/2011 1:50:26 PM

Many Americans forget about obscure tax breaks

Most taxpayers are aware that a large number of tax benefits exist in a broad range of categories, from retirement and education to travel and job search expenses. But there are some tax breaks that o...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 4/15/2011 1:40:28 PM

Private mortgage insurance may be tax-deductible

Homeowners who meet certain conditions may be allowed to deduct their private mortgage insurance premiums from their income taxes. Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is a requirement for homeowners w...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 4/14/2011 3:10:30 PM