Helpful Tax Tips For Federal And State Tax Returns

Each year there are millions of Americans who prepare their own federal and state tax returns and even more individuals have their taxes professionally prepared. Whatever choice a taxpayer makes ther...

Franchise Owners - April 15 Makes You Think About Your Taxes

If you own a franchise business, then there are a few taxes that you are need to pay to make sure that your business runs smoothly and you ...

How To Minimize Your Taxes On Wealth

Taxes on wealth or simply wealth tax is the tax levied on the value of wealth owned by a person. As the term ‘wealth’ carries with it a broader meaning, generally capital transfer taxes (which includ...

Small Business Tax Deductions

Small business tax deductions are implemented by the government to encourage entrepreneurship and investment. A business owner can save large amounts of money through these small business tax deductions. Special small business tax deductions are granted for home based business establishments.

Uncle Sam, the IRS, and Your Work at Home Business Tax Deductions

Are you keeping up with everything for your CPA regarding your work at home business? It’s better to be safe than sorry. While on vacation, what you can deduct. Do you employ your kids? Bottom line is, keep good records.

1031 Exchange Info Guide 101

A smart tax saving tool that is gaining popularity among the real estate investors by enabling them to defer the entire capital gains tax is 1031 Exchange.

1031 Exchange Lowdown Guide

A 1031 exchange or Like kind exchange is defined by section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code or the IRC. According to IRC if an asset, most often some form of real estate such as land or building is sold and the proceeds of the sale are re-invested in a similar asset then there is no gain or loss and the deferment of the capital gains taxes is permitted.

IRS Warning Taxpayers About New Email Scams

If you have an email account, you know about all the scam emails you get. Scammers are getting braver and using the IRS name in their new tactics.

Trends in Tax Ware

Tax Software and Paying Online, waves of the future...

New Procedure for Settling Tax Debts with the IRS

The Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 has ushered in new rules for settling tax debts with the IRS. Here is the scoop on the compromise procedures.

Tax Advantages for Mortgage Loan Interest

When consumers purchase a home, the mortgage interest deduction and real estate tax deduction puts them above the standard yearly deduction allocated by the IRS, allowing them to deduct other expenses such as cash donations to your church, clothes you donated to charity, state and local income taxes, even tax preparation fees. In fact, the home mortgage deduction is on the rise, from about $20 billion in 1981 to $38.8 billion in 2002 to nearly $70 billion in 2003, according to estimates from the Joint Committee on Taxation.

Health Savings Account

A health savings account is a tax-free savings account similar to an individual retirement account. It is designed specifically to pay for medical expenses. These expenses are wholly tax-deductible for self-employed account holders. Cash from these accounts can be withdrawn effortlessly by using a check or debit card. It facilitates payment of routine medical expenditures with tax-free money.

Latest Email Scam Using IRS Name

If you have an email account, and who doesn’t, you are use to receiving scam emails. Well, here is one using the IRS name to watch out for over the next few months.

IRS to Cut Estate Tax Compliance Personnel

The IRS is planning to cut the number of estate tax lawyers and audit staff it employs.