Tax Tips

Stop Procrastinating: Last Minute Tax Tips

Credit.com | Posted 04.13.2012

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If you're like me, and putting off finishing your taxes until the last minute, you can at least be thankful that we have until April 17th this year to file. I turned to Lisa Greene-Lewis, a CPA and the Turbotax Blog Manager, for advice.

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Tax Tips for Busy Parents

Beth Kobliner | Posted 04.11.2012

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We're not supposed to toot our own horns when we give, but change that way of thinking when it's tax time. Take credit for doing good! Don't forget to count the cost of driving to and from the place you volunteer, and don't undervalue that bag of clothes you donated to Goodwill.

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10 Ways To Cut Your Tax Bill This Year

HuffingtonPost.com | Janean Chun | Posted 04.09.2012

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There's one thing worse than that sick-in-the-gut-feeling you get paying a big tax bill: the idea that you left money on the table. And yet many small...

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How Does Becoming a Parent and Caring for Family Affect My Taxes?

Women & Co | Posted 04.04.2012

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If you're a sandwich-generation taxpayer -- meaning you're responsible for caring for your parents while managing your own household and children -- you may be able to claim the $3,700 dependent exemption in 2011 for supporting your qualifying relatives, including your parents and grown children.

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5 Tax Audit Myths Debunked

Bob Meighan | Posted 04.04.2012

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Getting audited by the IRS is one of the biggest fears for taxpayers. But what is the likelihood that you will be audited? And what are common audit triggers?

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How Filing a Tax Return Reduces Identity Theft

Mark Steber | Posted 04.03.2012

Be cautious and vigilant when it comes to providing any personal information, such as your social security number, bank or credit account numbers over the phone or via e-mail, and avoid carrying your social security card in your wallet.

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Getting Tax Relief After a Natural Disaster

Mark Steber | Posted 05.22.2012

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In 2011 the federal government declared a record-breaking 99 natural disasters, including floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and heat waves. If you were the victim of a natural disaster in 2011, you may be eligible for relief dollars when filing this year's tax return.

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13 Things You Must Know Before Filing Your Taxes

Reader's Digest | Posted 03.19.2012

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April 15, easy: Follow these tax advisors' insider tips for income tax help and stress-free filing....

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4 Things Divorcing Couples Should Know About Taxes

Bari Zell Weinberger, Esq. | Posted 04.25.2012

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With tax season right around the corner, many couples in the midst of a divorce will likely be confused about how to file their tax return.

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Tax Filing Tips for the 99%

Camilla Webster | Posted 04.22.2012

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In New York City, we all know death and taxes are inevitable, but it's easy to remove fear around the latter by taking advantage of new programs and technology.

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Tax Tips: 6 Money Saving Opportunities You Shouldn't Miss

Lisa Greene-Lewis, CPA | Posted 04.07.2012

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Before you file your taxes, here are some simple tax tips you can't afford to miss.

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Five Tax Deductions You Don't Want To Miss

Lisa Greene-Lewis, CPA | Posted 03.16.2012

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Before you file your taxes, here are some of the simple tax tips you don't want to miss.

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Providing Tax Help For Needy Families This Season

Gordon Campbell | Posted 06.15.2011

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By giving at-risk families fundamental financial tools, we can empower them to take control and truly change their lives.

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The New Power Girls: The Fine Art Of Surviving Tax Season

The New Power Girls | Posted 11.17.2011

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Fortunately, paying taxes and other liabilities can be easy -- the key is in your planning. And thanks to technology, keeping record of transactions and actions are far more efficient than ever.

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Home-Based Business Tax Deductions: 5 Things You Need To Know

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Barbara Weltman | Posted 08.09.2011

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If you are one of the more than 18.3 million (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) to 38 million (according to the U.S. Census) home-base...

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Adoptive Parents Receive Unbelievable Tax Refund

CNNMoney | Blake Ellis | Posted 06.01.2011

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SMITHFIELD, N.C. (CNNMoney) -- The Wards couldn't believe the news when their tax preparer called to tell them they're getting a $54,000 refund this y...

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DIY Tax Preparation: 5 Things You Need To Know

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Barbara Weltman | Posted 08.09.2011

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Every business owner is required to complete a tax return every year, whether or not the business makes any money. The majority opt to use tax profess...

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Tax And Accounting Software: 5 Things You Need To Know

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Barbara Weltman | Posted 08.09.2011

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Automating your business processes, including tax responsibilities, can save you time and money. And fortunately, there are plenty of software offerin...

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TIPS: How To Save The Most On Your Taxes (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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Roni Deutch, tax attorney and author of "Tax Lady's Guide to Beating the IRS," joined Matt Lauer on the "Today Show" this morning to offer some tips o...

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Taxes 2009: Seven New Perks To Save You Cash

Wall Street Journal | Andrea Coombes | MarketWatch | Posted 05.25.2011

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In all the hoopla surrounding the current stimulus package, it's easy to forget that other stimulus bill -- the one in 2008 that resulted in a good-si...

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Tax Credits Worth Pursuing This Year

Wall Street Journal | ANNAMARIA ANDRIOTIS | Posted 05.25.2011

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The very factors that have consumers worried about affording this year's tax bill could work in their favor this tax season. Taxpayers whose wages ...

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Tax Tips For Freelancers

Salon | Catherine Price | Posted 05.25.2011

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I could never be happy in a traditional job. I hate fluorescent lights. I detest working in groups. While I can get interested in just about anything,...

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7 Year-End Tax-Saving Moves

CNN/Money | Jeanne Sahadi | Posted 05.25.2011

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You probably don't know what your federal tax liability will be for 2007, and Congress certainly isn't helping. Lawmakers have yet to pass a temporary...

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