Wednesday, November 25, 2009

tax returns

Obamacare Would Let Government Bureaucrats Snoop Through Tax Returns

How far do you want your tax returns to go? more >>

Procrastinators Listen Up: How to Get an Extension on Your Taxes

A rundown on penalties, interest, and exceptions. more >>

Year-End Tax Tips

Know what you can do to ease the burden of April 15. more >>

4 Common Tax Mistakes to Avoid

Simple steps help guarantee many stress-free returns. more >>

Hurry Up! Tax Tips at the 11th Hour

It's best to file on time, but if you can't, you still have many options. more >>

Why a Big Tax Refund Is a Bad Sign

If your withholding is off, you're making Uncle Sam an interest-free loan. more >>

Tax Tips and Changes as the Deadline Nears

There's even a little help for troubled homeowners. more >>

5 Smart Ways to Reduce Your Taxes

People often miss deductions for medical expenses or traveling for a job interview. more >>

The Pitfalls of Filing Your Taxes Early

Moving too quickly could cost you big bucks in the end. more >>

What the Weak Housing Market Means for Your Taxes

Some key changes in the law can have a huge impact on what you owe. more >>

Savvy Tax Hints From a Pro

The ins and outs of itemizing, taking deductions. more >>

A Second Chance for Tax Rebates in 2009

The fine print of the stimulus package gives excluded taxpayers another crack at the money next year. more >>

Consumers Respond to Rebates

Congress passes the stimulus plan, but what will taxpayers do with their unexpected cash? more >>

How Will You Spend Your Rebate?

Personal finance experts share their own plans to splurge. more >>

How Rebates Would Phase Out

For higher-income taxpayers, rebates would phase out gradually as income rises. more >>

How Tax Rebates Would Affect You

Questions and answers for consumers on the stimulus package. more >>

Stimulus Plan Summary

Tax rebates, write-offs aimed at triggering a spending boost. more >>

Quick Tax Refunds Carry High Fees

Refund anticipation loans provide fast cash, but are they worth the price? more >>

Signing Your Economic Stimulus Over to the Saudis?

Higher energy prices could gobble up any bonus that Americans get. more >>

Does Washington Pump-Priming Work?

One-time tax cuts and rebates provide little bang for the buck. more >>

Deduction Junction

Don't let extra money slip between the cracks—plan now for next year's tax filing. more >>

Key Year-End Tax Speedups and Slowdowns

Whether you spend (or earn) in 2007 or 2008 will affect your tax bill. more >>

Doubling the Bang for Your Charity Buck

With a little planning, you can do well on your tax return by doing good. more >>

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