A Taxing Investment

April 15 - The most dreaded day of the year is right around the corner. Are you ready? Some of the most neglected (and misunderstood) tax issues are those related to your investments. If you invest with taxes in mind, you can avoid a nasty surprise when Uncle Sam comes... Read More

Marriage or Divorce ? Check Your Social Security Number

Newlyweds and the recently divorced should make sure that names on their tax returns match those registered with the Social Security Administration (SSA). A mismatch between a name on the tax return and a Social Security number (SSN) could unexpectedly increase a tax bill or reduce the size of any... Read More

Access to E-records by Taxing Authorities: A Case for Pakistan (Part II)

All tax authorities to e-commerce transactions should investigate the record retention requirements of each other's respective jurisdictions.In September 1998 Revenue Minister Dhalinal of Canada;"?Interpretation Circular 78-10RS and 779R (Book and Record Retention/Destruction) will be revised to explain the Department's views with respect to the electronic environment. Revenue Canada will work... Read More

Tax Reduction Tips

In the rush to get tax returns prepared and filed by April 15th, many overpay their taxes. Following are a few tax reduction tips that could help you save a bundle.Tax Credit For Starting A Small Business Pension PlanEstablishing a pension plan can help you retain important employees. What many... Read More

Taxation of Isle of Man Companies from April 2006

At the present time a company incorporated in the Isle of Man, owned by non-residents and which complies with the other statutory requirements, is not liable to Isle of Man taxation. Whilst locally trading companies pay tax at 18%, a qualifying offshore company pays a flat annual tax of £475... Read More

Tax Trap #4 -- The Quagmire of Depreciation

If you are a Small Business Owner or Self-Employed Person, there's one especially lucrative tax break that not only puts money in your pocket, it also makes the filing of your business tax return much simpler.What am I talking about? It's called the Section 179 deduction, and if there's one... Read More

Seven Key Tax Deductions for the Self Employed

As a sole proprietor, it's wise to familiarize yourself with the some key deductions that may reduce your tax bill for 2004.Small-business consultants generally recommend that you hire an accountant to prepare your tax returns, payroll and financial statements. But you should also meet with your accountant well before the... Read More

Requirements To Produce Tax Information (Whats Up With That?)

"What we've got here is a failure to communicate." --Strother Martin in Cool Hand Luke Statutory Law Governments pass laws, it's what they do. It is the job of others to interpret the laws that Parliament has made. Statutory Construction It is "presume[d] that the legislature avoids superfluous... Read More

Early Distributions From Retirement Plans

An early distribution from an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) or a qualified retirement plan need not be a "taxing" experience. Fortunately, there are exceptions to early distributions.Any payment that you receive from your IRA or qualified retirement plan before you reach age 59½ is normally called an "early" or "premature"... Read More

Small Business Tax Deductions for Year End 2004

As a small business owner, it's wise to familiarize yourself with some key deductions that may reduce your tax bill for 2004.Employee Benefit Plans - You may deduct contributions to employee benefit plans (such as health insurance plans and retirement plans). Depending on your circumstances the maximum contribution that you... Read More

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Complaince of Tax Return in Electronic Commerce Taxation

Emerging Legal issues of Tax compliance of e-business Self-assessment system... Read More

The Internet Tax Man Cometh

Q: I was contacted by the city tax collector to... Read More

Insider Guides to IRS Audits!

Ever wish that, as a business owner, you knew exactly... Read More

E-commerce Taxation

The means and types of businesses have transformed with advent... Read More

The Seven Deadly Tax Sins: Commonly Missed Deductions

It's that time again, the April 15 tax deadline is... Read More

Small Businesses: Company Car Vs. Personal Mileage Reimbursement In Hurricane Katrinas Wake

With gas prices at an all time high before Hurricane... Read More

Taxation of Isle of Man Companies from April 2006

At the present time a company incorporated in the Isle... Read More

Rental Property Tax Deductions

Own residential rental properties? This article discusses how income from... Read More

Tax Investigation - What You Need To Do

The knock on the door from a Tax Inspector is... Read More

Organizing Your Taxes

Does this scene sound familiar? It's April 7. You haven't... Read More

Correspondence From The IRS ? Yikes!

It's a moment every person dreads. You pick up the... Read More

Car Donation: An Easy Way to Support Your Favorite Charity and Get a Tax Deduction

Most people look forward to getting their tax return, but... Read More

Tips and Simple Guidelines on How to Calculate Payroll Taxes

Managing a business small, medium or big requires you to... Read More

Understanding Basic Tax Terms

If your like many, you don't always understand what people... Read More

Tax Trap #1 -- Waiting to Incorporate: What A Difference A Date Can Make

NOTE: This is the first in a series of 5... Read More

Are You Overpaying Taxes If You Use Tax Preparation Software?

For many business owners the answer to this quandary is... Read More

Keeping Your Own Money ? NOT Handing It Over To The Taxman

Most people trying to make a crust online (or offline... Read More

Tax Strategy - Let Washington Pay for Your Corvette, Porsche, or Air Plane

Deducting Your Auto ExpensesAuto deductions are a very complex topic.... Read More

Donating Cars To Charity - New Tax Rules

On June 3, 2005, the IRS released guidance on charitable... Read More

Tax Reform, My Way

We need real tax reform and we need it now.... Read More

Save Money on Taxes - Is the Only Way to Get Your Tax Savings is to Sleep With an IRS Agent?

Tilting the Tax Laws in Your Favor.In order to accelerate... Read More

Fiscal Deity: Tax Consultant

Strategic planning throughout the year results in a minimal tax... Read More

Alas! In E-Commerce Taxland

In trying to comply with tax laws for your e-business,... Read More

Save Money on Taxes - Double Your Income Now With Tax Saving Tips on Deductions

Adding Your First Additional Stream of IncomeMost new wealth builders... Read More

Amending Procedural Laws for Collection of E-taxation

The electronic transaction ordinance defines the certificated copies in which... Read More

Military Reservists, Enlistees May Get Deferral of Back Taxes

Reservists called to active duty and enlistees in the armed... Read More

Furnishing Evidence in E-Tax Compliance

Self-assessment relies on taxpayers voluntarily meeting their tax obligations. This... Read More

Save Money on Taxes - Let Uncle Sam Pay for Your Fun!

"Deducting Meals and Entertainment"O.K. You've been working really hard on... Read More

Tax Trap #3 -- IRS Penalties, Interest and Love Letters

As a small business owner or self-employed person, one of... Read More

Home Business Tax Tips

If you have recently started an Internet or home business,... Read More

10 Thoughts on Tax Offer in Compromise

Beware of advertisements that claim to settle tax debts for... Read More

Send Your Kids To Summer Camp and Write It Off

If you paid someone to care for a child so... Read More

Tax Time Tune Up

Excerpted from the new book, "How to Do Space Age... Read More