Personal Finance

Tax


  • Rebate Deadline Fast Approaching
    Mark the date: October 15, 2008
    A lot of retirees and veterans qualify to get an economic stimulus payment from the IRS but didn’t file tax returns and so haven’t gotten their money. If you’re one of those folks, you only have until October 15, 2008, to file.
  • Retain or Fire the Accountant?
    Paying a bookkeeper or accountant to maintain your financial records and file your taxes can cost you a bundle. Read on for guidelines to help you decide if you should keep or cut loose your accountant.
  • Did You Get Your Rebate?
    A lot of retirees and veterans qualify for an economic stimulus payment from the IRS, but they didn’t file tax returns and so haven’t gotten their money. If you’re one of them, the IRS wants to help you get your rebate.
  • Death and Taxes—Americans’ Biggest Worries
    Stress Management

    Worries about finances and the death of loved ones are the leading causes of anxiety for Americans.

  • Ready, Set, Go: Donate to Charities to Reduce Taxes

    Cut down on your tax bill before year end by donating to your favorite charities.

  • Mileage-Deduction Rate Increase for 2008
    The IRS raises the 2008 business-mileage rate to 50.5 cents

    Even though fuel prices have increased by 72 cents on average from one year ago, the IRS has increased the mileage deduction rate for 2008 by 2 cents.

  • Some Quick Year-End Strategies to Reduce Your Tax Bill

    Although your income tax filing isn’t due until April 15th, some simple strategies exist that will reduce your tax bill. However, you must be willing to itemize, and you must use these strategies before December 31st to be eligible for the writeoff.

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