Tax Day Freebies - April 15

posted: 234 DAYS 17 HOURS AGO

filed under: Taxes, Tax Advice, AMT, Tax Basics, Tax Credit, Tax Deduction

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Should You Pay Your Taxes by Plastic?

posted: 236 DAYS 15 HOURS AGO

filed under: Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Credit Score, Debt, Online Taxes, Taxes, Tax Advice, Tax Basics

It may sound like a desperate choice, unless you're truly desperate: paying Uncle Sam by credit card. The I.R.S. allows this option, and you'll even earn your usual rewards for doing it. But be careful -- if you don't need to take on additional debt to cover your tax bill, the strategy is about as unwise as it is unappealing. Read on to learn more.

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Today's Tax Regrets Are Next Year's Smiles

posted: 246 DAYS 14 HOURS AGO

filed under: Taxes, Tax Advice, Tax Basics

One of our bloggers owes Uncle Sam this year, thanks to his prolific writing, but he's learned a few things that will make his tax season a little brighter next year, and he wants to share them with you (and earn a few bucks while doing so!) Also see: How the New Budget Could Hurt Your Tax Bill

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Back Taxes + Job Loss = Bad News

posted: 246 DAYS 15 HOURS AGO

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New Math for IRA Savings

posted: 248 DAYS 13 HOURS AGO

A Roth IRA could be your new best friend in this scary investing environment if you use your tax-deferred earnings the right way (should you eventually have earnings) and now might be the best time to start fully funding it while your income is down.

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Tax Quiz: Is It Deductible?

posted: 252 DAYS 15 HOURS AGO

filed under: Taxes, Tax Advice, AMT, Audit, Tax Basics, Tax Credit, Tax Deduction

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Ever have sticker shock over the bottom line of your tax return and start to think about some "creative accounting," looking for deductions wherever you can find them? Before you get into trouble, test how well you know what is and isn't deductible.

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10 Things the IRS Won't Tell You

posted: 255 DAYS 15 HOURS AGO

Tax preparation is more complicated this year than even, especially for people who have had drastic shifts in their financial situation, and that's all the more true because the IRS is keeping some secrets from you.

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Plan Ahead for Your 2010 Taxes

posted: 267 DAYS 12 HOURS AGO

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Tax Day for your 2008 return is just around the corner, but it's not to early to start thinking about all the new credits you'll be getting on your upcoming filings thanks to the stimulus bill. Here's your guide to planning ahead for 2010!

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Tax Credits vs. Tax Deductions

posted: 267 DAYS 14 HOURS AGO

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