Tax Deduction for Alimony Payments? - Yes!

Over 50% of marriages end in divorce in the United States. Many divorce decrees include provisions for the payment of alimony. The IRS takes the position that such payments constitute a form of income and create an alimony tax deduction for the person making payments.According to the IRS, alimony payments... Read More

Anticipating Your IRS Refund Can Cost You Plenty

While accountants are reaching for aspirin, millions of Americans are reaching for some fast cash this tax season. Unfortunately, those who reach for fast cash in the form of a "refund anticipation loan" are getting hit with interest rates and fees that are out of this world.The tempting ads are... Read More

Paying Workers ? What Can You Write-Off?

As your business grows, you are going to need help. This help comes in the form of employees and independent contractors. What you can write-off is dependent upon how your helper is classified ? as an employee or independent contractor.Independent ContractorWhenever possible, you want to use independent contractors to assist... Read More

10 Tax Tips to Reduce Costs and Increase Income

No one likes paying tax. Everyone understands that tax is a necessary evil and that without it our government would not be able to afford our roads, health services, education, welfare system etc. However you are not obliged to pay more tax than that for which you are legally liable.Here... Read More

Your IRS Tax Appeal Rights

Are you in the middle of a disagreement with the IRS? One of the guaranteed rights for all taxpayers is the right to appeal. If you disagree with the IRS about the amount of your tax liability or about proposed collection actions, you have the right to ask the IRS... Read More

I Havent Filed a Tax Return with IRS in Years, What Do I Do?

In elementary school, kids come up with creative excuses why they did not bring in their homework. "My dog ate it" or "It was stolen by invisible space aliens" might be given as a reason why something was not turned in on time. Don't try those excuses with the IRS!... Read More

How to Check the Status of Your Tax Refund Online

So, you were pleasantly surprised to learn that you are getting a refund on your taxes. Congratulations! The question for most taxpayers expecting a return is, "Where is my refund?"Check Your Refund Status OnlineThe easiest way to check on your refund is to ask the IRS through IRS.gov. On the... Read More

Tax Time Tune Up

Excerpted from the new book, "How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain" TMThe complete article with pictures and sample Auto Log is available at www.organize.comEvery year American companies lose millions of dollars in productivity to employees who end up taking their own personal time off to... Read More

Tax Secrets - How Drew Miles Helped Me

How about a Tax Tip?As we all know Taxes are a necessary evil. While none of us like paying taxes there are many strategists out there that can make your life a lot easier when that dreaded day arrives.Recently I received a "Tax Tip" that saved me a ton of... Read More

SFR Substitute for Returns: IRS Action on Non-Filers

In the latest Star Wars episode, the evil empire executes a brutal revenge on the Jedi. While the IRS is not an evil empire (and due to the Revenue Reform Act of 1998 not very brutal anymore); it too is executing revenge on those who do not comply with filing... Read More

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Deducting Points On Home Refinances

Deduction of Refinance PointsAny points that you pay in the... Read More

Are You An Innocent Victim of These Popular Myths?

Misconceptions, misinterpretations and just plain "untruths" are floating about income... Read More

Home Business Tax Tips

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

How to Reduce the Estate Tax Using the A-B Revocable Living Trust

In a past article I relayed the plight of the... Read More

Complaince of Tax Return in Electronic Commerce Taxation

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

E-commerce Taxation

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

How To Get An Instant Pay Raise

As a gentleman was leaving my class recently, he wanted... Read More

How Likely Are You To Be Audited?

Statistics for IndividualsUnfortunately, the IRS increased its rate of auditing... Read More

The Annual Gift Tax Exclusion: Getting The Edge

Whether helping the kids with a down payment on their... Read More

Navigating The Internet Sales Tax Laws

QUESTION: I have been contacted by my local city... Read More

Some Folks Pay A Lot Less Tax Than Others On Very Same Income?Did You Pay Too Much Tax In 2004?

Someone once remarked, "Next to being shot at and missed,... Read More

Anticipating Your IRS Refund Can Cost You Plenty

While accountants are reaching for aspirin, millions of Americans are... Read More

Taxation of Forgiven Debt: The 1099C & You

Often people fall on hard times and stop paying on... Read More

Home Based Business Tax Deductions

Running a home based business reaps many wonderful tax deductions... Read More

Rearrange Your Affairs For Maximum Tax Savings

One way to maximize your business profits is by reducing... Read More

Understanding Marketing Tax Deductions

Marketing is a necessary expense in running practically any business... Read More

Surprising Truths About Tax Preparers

Choosing the right tax preparer for your business is a... Read More

Gambling Income and Expenses - Tax Requirements

Hit a big one? With more and more gambling establishments,... 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

How To Set Up A Tax-Saving Bookkeeping System

One of the most important, but least understood or appreciated... Read More

Reducing Taxes Through Dividend-Salary Mix Calculations

Should I take wages or dividends from my privately owned... Read More

Send Your Kids To Summer Camp and Write It Off

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

Business Tax Deductions

As we enter mid-March, taxpayers begin to become very interested... Read More

10 Tax Tips to Reduce Costs and Increase Income

No one likes paying tax. Everyone understands that tax is... Read More

Small Business Tax Issues for Self-Employed Individuals

The United States is a nation of entrepreneurs. There are... Read More

Getting A Second Extension to File 2004 Taxes

Millions of people file tax return extensions every year. The... Read More

Small Business Tax Credit - Americans with Disabilities Act

Many small businesses complain when confronted with the expense of... Read More

State Tax Information

All states also have their own tax system. Typically there... Read More

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

Background issues of access to recordsTo assess the records at... Read More

How to Check the Status of Your Tax Refund Online

So, you were pleasantly surprised to learn that you are... Read More

Military Reservists, Enlistees May Get Deferral of Back Taxes

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

Tax Records - What You Should Keep And For How Long

Many taxpayers are confused about how long they should keep... Read More

Truly Bizarre Taxes: The Tax on Illegal Drugs

One can never underestimate the enthusiasm that politicians have for... Read More