Posts for "Taxes"


Health-Care Flexible Spending Account Deadline

From Stuffing the Mattress
March 9, 2010 at 8:00 pm
March 15th is fast approaching. What's important about that date? For health-care flexible spending accounts that allow a 2.5 month grace period, March 15th is the deadline to ... (more)

Taxes Up, Services Down

From Market Commentary from Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
March 9, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Dallas was not exactly ground zero in the mid-2000s real estate boom and bust. Outside of a few isolated neighborhoods, prices never rose very much. And outside of a few new ... (more)

Unemployment and Taxes 2010

From High Class Living on a Middle Class Budget
March 8, 2010 at 11:10 pm
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new jobless numbers on March 5, 2010 showing a loss of 36,000 jobs in the month of February with an unemployment rate of 9.7%. Unfortunately, ... (more)

Dealing With Higher Taxes in 2010

From Dual Income No Kids
March 8, 2010 at 10:14 am
Hi All,Its a bright Monday morning in Americas capital city. While going about your business, you may be wondering about what 2010 has in store for your money. Well, here are ... (more)

2010 Federal Budget Summary

From Canadian Tax Resource Blog
March 5, 2010 at 2:04 pm
The Minister of Finance released the annual federal budget on March 4th, 2010. While the budget did not contain any major programs as it had in the past, there were some important ... (more)

Home Mortgage Interest Deduction: What You Need to Know

From
March 5, 2010 at 10:21 am

Want to save thousands on your taxes? Consider buying a home. Without a doubt, the home mortgage interest deduction is a major perk of home ownership: the mortgage interest you

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Is the IRS Getting More Aggressive?

From
March 5, 2010 at 9:50 am

Hello Folks,This is NOT the year to mess around on your taxes. The word on the street is that the Internal Revenue Service is becoming more aggressive in its collection efforts.

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7 Tax Cuts You May Have Missed

From RateNerd
March 5, 2010 at 2:10 am
Watch for these changes on your 2009 tax return. More than 25 tax cuts for 2009 federal returns have been passed to help those struggling in the downturned economy. Many states ... (more)

Preview of the Upcoming Tax Insight Course

From YNAB
February 26, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Enroll by filling out the form below. It’ll be free. And fun. (If you’ve already filled the form out, you’re enrolled and will be notified on Tuesday of course ... (more)

Final Tips from The Tax Lady

From
February 26, 2010 at 3:14 pm

Please leave us a comment for our book giveaway from The Tax Lady, Roni Deutch.I could post for weeks on all of the great tips that Roni includes in your book, but this will be

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8 Biggest IRA Mistakes Most People Make

From RateNerd
February 26, 2010 at 11:11 am
Saving more for retirement is always a good idea, especially now. Saving as much as possible, handling rollovers correctly and avoiding costly penalties are the keys to success. ... (more)

Tax Preparation Checklist from the Tax Lady

From
February 26, 2010 at 6:41 am

Please leave us a comment for our book giveaway from The Tax Lady, Roni Deutch.Enjoy today’s checklist from the Tax Lady with everything you need to be prepared for your taxes:Personal

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Reduce Taxes by Buying Your Student a House

From Dual Income No Kids
February 25, 2010 at 6:14 am
Please leave us a comment for our book giveaway from The Tax Lady, Roni Deutch.One of the best parts of The Tax Lady's book is that it seems there is no end to the great tips she ... (more)

Tax Rant on SUVs

From
February 24, 2010 at 6:59 am

Please leave us a comment for our giveaway of book giveaway from The Tax Lady, Roni Deutch.Today I’ve got a rant on something I had heard rumor of before, but still can’t quite

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More on Taxes. Upcoming Course Attendees Speak Up (and I debate their points)

From YNAB
February 23, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I’ve been combing through the survey responses given by attendees to the upcoming tax course (enrollment ends this Friday at midnight — the course is entirely free). ... (more)

When will I receive my refund? 2010 IRS e-file Refund Chart

From Personal Finance Questions and Answers for Young Professionals
February 23, 2010 at 11:44 am
The IRS e-file refund chart is posting on the irs.gov website. The federal e-file is free, so if you choose to e-file, check the schedule to see when you will receive your return. I ... (more)

Missed Business Expenses on Taxes

From Dual Income No Kids
February 23, 2010 at 6:35 am
In keeping with our tax week with the book giveaway from The Tax Lady, Roni Deutch, here are the her top ten tax-record keeping tips for small business owners:Keep business and ... (more)

Beating the IRS - Book Giveaway!

From
February 22, 2010 at 4:09 am

As finance bloggers, we’ve received our fair share of finance books, many of which frankly aren’t ones I’d pay for myself. I’d have to say that with our latest book give away

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Moving Expenses Deduction

From Stuffing the Mattress
February 19, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Ask and you shall receive. Farewell to the 2009 Tax Series of posts. From the feedback received regarding my tax postings, I think it's time to wrap up the 2009 Tax Series of posts. ... (more)

Video | How To Open A Roth IRA

From Personal Financial Planning | Gen Y Wealth
February 19, 2010 at 10:44 am
The purpose of this video was to show you how easy opening a Roth IRA really is. This is especially important with the deadline for contributing to 2009 approaching. Similar Posts: Roth ... (more)

How The 2009 Making Work Pay Tax Credit Works

From RateNerd
February 19, 2010 at 10:01 am
The “Making Work Pay” tax credit has many taxpayers confused, and for some, the confusion has led to the shock of smaller or delayed refunds. The Making Work Pay tax ... (more)

Watch Out For The Alternative Minimum Tax

From Money Under 30
February 16, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Picture this: You’ve just completed your tax return for the year. You’re stoked because you qualified for a ton of deductions this year, so you’re getting a huge refund. ... (more)

Weekend Links: Taxes, Taxes, Taxes

From Realm of Prosperity
February 13, 2010 at 2:04 pm
One year ago, I was able to use TurboTax to file my own tax return since it was quite easy because I was still in school. A small, simple W-2 form. A few trades. A few dollars ... (more)

Still Waiting!

From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACK
February 11, 2010 at 1:09 pm
I still haven't receieved my state tax return, despsite getting an email last Friday saying it went through. Ugh, so frustrating, since it is the only thing keeping me from being ... (more)

Itemized Deductions: A Beginner’s Guide

From Money Under 30
February 11, 2010 at 10:26 am
Have you ever wondered if you can itemize deductions on your tax return? Actually, have you ever wondered what, exactly, itemizing means? If so, you’ve come to the right place. ... (more)