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ABOUT THAT REBATE - 7/3/2008
If you haven't already gotten your rebate check from Uncle Sam, it should be on its way ... READ ARTICLE
EBAY AND TAXES - 7/17/2008
Buy an item or two on eBay, and the Internal Revenue Service doesn't really care (though your state might like you to pay sales tax) ... READ ARTICLE
There are four or five really good reasons - tax reasons - to put your spouse on your company payroll ... READ ARTICLE
Contributions are not tax-deductible, but withdrawals at the other end are entirely tax-free ... READ ARTICLE
TAX-FREE INSURANCE - 6/26/2008
Life insurance proceeds are generally free of income tax to the beneficiaries ... READ ARTICLE
ABOUT MUNIS - 6/19/2008
In a market that's moving up and down tumultuously every day, are you looking for safety in your investments? ... READ ARTICLE
TAX-SMART INVESTING - 6/12/2008
Complete, up-to-date record-keeping of your investments makes tax-management easier ... READ ARTICLE
Maybe you don't have $1 million to give to your favorite charity, but your appreciated real estate can serve the same function ... READ ARTICLE
The same asset protection and tax shelter ideas that are utilized by large groups can benefit one-person businesses, too ... READ ARTICLE
When you retire, you want to make the most of the nest egg you've put away ... READ ARTICLE
Now that it seems less likely that the estate tax will disappear completely, business owners are more concern ... READ ARTICLE
By law, you can start taking Social Security benefits as early as age 62, but it'll cost you 25 percent of benefits the rest of your life ... READ ARTICLE
SPEED YOUR REFUND - 4/3/2008
If you're expecting a tax refund - and almost three-quarters of all tax returns call for one - you'll want to see the money as soon as possible. Here's how: ... READ ARTICLE
WHAT'S A QTIP TRUST? - 4/24/2008
A QTIP - qualified terminable interest property trust - offers tax benefits as it protects special individuals and solves some estate-planning issues ... READ ARTICLE
AUTOMATIC ENROLLMENT - 4/17/2008
When new rules benefit both the employees and the employers, the benefits are solid. And that's what's happening this year with 401(k) retirement plans. READ ARTICLE
The current housing market may be good for buyers, but it's a poor time to try to sell and maximize the value of your property. What if you need to move and don't want to sell? ... READ ARTICLE
Senior Americans hold more than $4 TRILLION in home equity, yet many are cash-strapped ... READ ARTICLE
TAX TRIVIA - 3/27/2008
Quote: "The avoidance of taxes is the only intellectual pursuit that carries any reward." - John Maynard Keynes READ ARTICLE
Were your taxes underwithheld last year? Did you make more investment income than you estimated? ... READ ARTICLE
An inherited IRA isn't just money; it comes with rules you must follow before you can spend it ... READ ARTICLE
CHILD-CARE BREAKS - 2/7/2008
Child-care costs are a major issue for many working parents ... READ ARTICLE
CAPITAL GAINS CHANGES - 2/28/2008
There are changes this year in tax rules for capital gains ... READ ARTICLE
Uncle Sam won't invest in your new business, but there are tax breaks that will subsidize a startup, even a sideline business ... READ ARTICLE
We met a grumpy rich man flying off to a luxury vacation who complained that he was being taxed 85 percent on his Social Security benefits ... READ ARTICLE
WHO OWNS YOUR HOME? - 1/31/2008
There's something romantic about a couple buying a home together and owning it together ... READ ARTICLE
Before this year is out, you may see some changes in your paycheck ... READ ARTICLE
HURRAH FOR THE 529S! - 1/24/2008
Recent changes in the tax laws make 529 plans even better for college savings ... READ ARTICLE
SELF-DIRECTED IRAs - 1/17/2008
Most people's IRA funds are invested in stocks, bonds and mutual funds. That's easy, relatively secure and takes little effort. But some folks feel they can get a better return by managing their accounts themselves. And many are getting good results ... READ ARTICLE
SPEED UP YOUR REFUND - 1/10/2008
If you're expecting a tax refund this year - most taxpayers do - get started now to get a government check sooner than later ... READ ARTICLE
 
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