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Charitable Donation Deductions
Charitable contributions can save you money in the form of tax deductions from the IRS. Before you make any deductions, find out the rules for donation deductions.
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Maximizing Tax Deductions
Small business owners may be surprised to learn that losing an $80 receipt is the same as losing a $20 bill. Here's one way to save more money come tax time.
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Section 179 Deductions
Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code allows small business owners to save money on their taxes by increasing their business tax deductions.
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Small Business Tax Deductions
There are many important documents a small business owner should keep track of during the year to ensure that they are prepared for their taxes.
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Taking a tax deduction
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Tax Cuts - A Simple Lesson in Economics
The exact numbers are debatable but the message at the end is clear. I believe one political party in the US is doing all it can to “beat up” corporations and successful people who pay taxes. If they are not careful, nobody will be left to pay the bills.
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Tax Deductions not to Miss!
Here are five tax deductions and tax refunds you may miss if you are filing your own taxes online. They are more common than you think!
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The Home Office Deduction
Whether you use your office as your place of business or are an employee working from home, you may be able to claim a portion of your expenses on your tax return.
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Volunteer Mileage Tax Deduction
People who itemize their tax deductions can deduct the cost of any un-reimbursed mileage and other travel expenses accrued for the purpose of volunteering.
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Your New Little Tax Deduction
Congratulations! You have a new little tax deduct...I mean baby on the way! Here are some things to consider when planning your financial layette.
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Small Business Tax Deductibility
Many home-based and small business owners miss out on valuable tax deductions because of lack of knowledge and organization. Here are a few tips for claiming deductions.
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Canadian RRSP Saves Tax
In Canada, taxpayers can save money by contributing to an RRSP. The return on an investment made inside an RRSP is taxed when the RRSP is collapsed.
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Children's Fitness Tax Credit
Starting in 2007 Canadian taxpayers can get a non-refundable tax credit for some children's physical activities. Disabled children are eligible for extra credit.
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Claiming Taxes at the Year's End
Waiting for the forms. Filling out paperwork. Screaming obscenities at receipts. It must be tax time. Claiming income taxes at the year's end? That's self employment.
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Doing Taxes When You Work at Home
The year is over, the party has ended, and that can only mean one thing: it's time to think about doing taxes. When you work at home, tax time might become melodrama.
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Get an early start on Spring-Cleaning
Get started on your spring-cleaning before the weather starts enticing you outside. Clean out your closet, reorganize the kitchen, and start organizing all those photographs sitting around in shoeboxes.
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IRS Answers to Tax Questions
The IRS offers an interactive online module, Tax Trails, to assist taxpayers in quickly finding answers to simple tax questions.
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Residential Solar Panels
With energy bills increasing, many homeowners are installing residential solar panels. This is a green, renewable energy source and each solar array produces 10 Watts.
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Trusts For Charities-The Charitable Remainder Trust
A look at the basics of the Charitable Remainder Trust, and its benefits in estate and tax planning.
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Why Take a Volunteer Vacation?
The reasons why people volunteer vary tremendously. This question thoughtfully answered makes all the difference in finding the right match for a volunteer vacation.
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Charitable Bequests-Planned Gifts
A discussion of charitable bequests, or planned gifts, as they relate to estate planning.
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Employees and Taxes
Why you should try to avoid having employees and what to do if your business needs them.
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529 Plan Marketing Tactics May Hurt Investors
How truthful are the claims of the fund managers that sell 529 plans and the brokers that assist them? Can you make sound financial decisions based on the information you hear in the media?
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How to Start a College Savings Account
529 Plans are tax-advantaged investment plans similar to a 401K that are free from federal and state income taxes when spent on education.
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Prepay Your Mortgage?
Loans and Mortgages are a great financial tool. Refinancing regularly can help you maximize the value of your real estate by freeing up cash flow for new investments.
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Roth IRAs for Beginners
IRAs, or Individual Retirement Arrangements, are not difficult to understand. Learn about Roth IRAs and find out what an IRA is in simple terms.
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Setting up a Home Office
To have a successful home business, most people need dedicated home office space. However, finding space for a small business in the home can be a challenge.
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Shopping Around in Finland
Although Helsinki is great for shopping, Tampere, Turku, historic villages and communities everywhere offer made-in-Finland souvenirs and bring-home gifts to treasure.
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Social Lending Financial Market
While the social lending market has been around for a couple of years, it has been getting much more attention lately. Learn about this money-maker.
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Take The Stock Options!
Are you or your spouse poised to receive options at work? Have you heard about options but are not sure what they are? Read on for some answers...
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Cheap Organizing
Inexpensive ways to help you get organized and conquer your clutter.
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Dressing for Success
Making conscious choices.
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Tax Deductible Christmas Gifts
Reginald receives an e-mail wondering if Furby's are tax deductable. Find out how you can write off your Christmas gifts.
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Too Good To Be True
Contrary to what most scam artists seem to think, most musicians aren't rich. Heck, most of us are broke and barely getting by. Here are a few ideas to try the next time someone tells you they can "make you a star."
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The Ten Commandments of Education Financial Planning
The Ten Commandments of Education Financial Planning offers college savings tips and strategies including what type of investments to look for and what type of investments to avoid.
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The Ten Commandments of Education Financial Planning
The Ten Commandments of Education Financial Planning offers college savings tips and strategies including what type of investments to look for and what type of investments to avoid.
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Federal Prison Inmates' Wish List
Canada has had an ombusdman in place charged with investigating federal prison inmates' complaints.
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Free Laptop Computer for Children
This holiday season, give an extraordinary gift to a needy child. The "Give 1 Get 1" campaign is a special project that exemplifies the gift of giving.
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IRAs for Children
Once your child has earned income, he or she can invest in a Roth or traditional IRA and receive a tax credit from the feds.
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Taking Care of Business Part 1 - Home Business Basics
Ever wanted to be your own boss? Starting out part-time with a <i>home-based business</i> may be just the ticket.
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Ten Common Tax Audit Flags
Over one million taxpayers are audited each year, but your chances are only 2%. What types of things will increase your chances of being audited?
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Traditional IRAs for Beginners
Do you think Individual Retirement Arrangements, better known as IRAs, are confusing? Find out what an IRA is in simple terms and learn about traditional IRAs.
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Travel Receipts You Need to Keep
Business Travelers can save a lot of dough just by keeping those itty-bitty slips of paper thrust at them all day.
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Volunteering in the US
Volunteering to help others can be a wonderful way of giving and loving others but let's remember the others we are helping before we count the personal gain or benefit.
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Wealth Replacement Trusts
An introduction to Charitable Remainder Trust and Wealth Replacement Trusts.
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Credit Card Machine - Lease or Buy
With the expenses in running a business, many business owners opt not to accept credit cards for their businesses, claiming they cannot afford the fees.
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Cyprus: A bird eye view-part one.
Cyprus The Land You Will Love. The largest and most comprehensive information guide for Cyprus; including an overview of the island, its people, history, food, hotels,and practical travel information You will get more on it in future...
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Disability
Long-term care insurance can work like a disability policy
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Donating Cars, Boats to Charity
Contributors should check the tax rules and the receiving organization before giving up the car, boat or recreational vehicle to charity.
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Dontate Wisely to Charities
Investigate charitable organizations before responding to appeals for donations. Research all non-profit organizations carefully in order to avoid charity fraud.
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