Tax Day Freebies - April 15

posted: 230 DAYS 22 HOURS AGO

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Should You Pay Your Taxes by Plastic?

posted: 232 DAYS 20 HOURS AGO

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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: 242 DAYS 19 HOURS AGO

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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: 242 DAYS 20 HOURS AGO

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Tax Quiz: Is It Deductible?

posted: 248 DAYS 20 HOURS AGO

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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: 251 DAYS 20 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: 263 DAYS 17 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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What Will the IRS Do to You?

posted: 266 DAYS 15 HOURS AGO

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What happens when you cheat on your taxes? For one thing, you could lose your nomination for a cabinet position in the Obama administration. You could end up in jail like Wesley Snipes, or you could end up with a big fine. You may think these kinds of penalties only happen to the famous tax cheats, but regular folks get in hot water too.

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IRS Eyes Unemployment Benefits Too

posted: 271 DAYS 13 HOURS AGO

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Out of work and drawing unemployment? Be forewarned -- those government jobless benefits are taxed just like income, and if you haven't made preparations to pay come mid-April, you could be facing a nasty tax bill.

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