7/24/2009 - Healthcare reform & taxes
The best reality show right now is playing out on Capitol Hill as congress works on health care reform. |
7/8/2009 - Paying taxes with IOUs
Are you a Californian who's ticked off about that IOU you got from the state? |
6/29/2009 - IRS help in disastrous times
The IRS is urging people to prepare for storm season, so getting help after a disaster won't be so difficult. |
6/17/2009 - Some forgiven debt remains taxable
Credit card companies are forgiving some debt. The IRS, however, still wants its cut. |
6/11/2009 - Tax pro standards considered
If you take money to fill out tax returns, be prepared. The IRS wants to keep a closer eye on you. |
6/4/2009 - Potential medical taxes
This week, President Barack Obama asked Congress to once again focus on ways to overhaul America's health care system. |
5/28/2009 - Hurricane tax holidays
Virginia and Louisiana are offering residents tax-free holidays to stock up on hurricane supplies. |
5/22/2009 - Tax holiday in Texas, Virginia
Texans and Virginians can get a sales tax bargain on certain items over the Memorial Day weekend. |
5/19/2009 - Tax, don't limit, Internet gambling
A trip to Las Vegas brings up reminders of tax rules about gambling. |
5/6/2009 - Tax amnesties abound!
Through July 31, LA taxpayers can avoid penalties for not reporting, underreporting, underpaying or not paying certain taxes. |
5/4/2009 - Making Work Pay complications
Taxpayers worry whether the Making Work Pay credit will end up costing them on next year's returns. |
4/30/2009 - Retirees' stimulus checks almost in the mail
Retirees rejoice! Your stimulus check will be on its way to you soon. |
4/24/2009 - Taxpayer hall of shame
If you live in California, your failure to pony up could get you on the state's delinquent taxpayer list. |
4/17/2009 - Sales tax holiday season
The Show Me State is holding a sales tax holiday to promote energy-efficient appliances, beginning April 19 and running through April 25. |
4/13/2009 - Card filing fees deductible
If you pay your taxes with a credit card, you might also create a new deduction for yourself next filing season. |
4/8/2009 - Deadlines expiring, expanding
The filing deadline is bearing down and millions of us, yours truly included, have yet to finish our 2008 tax returns. |
4/1/2009 - April 1 no joke for some
The joke's on you if you didn't take a required distribution from your IRA in 2008. |
3/23/2009 - Ford hybrid car credit reduction
If you've been considering a Ford hybrid, you better act fast or you won't get the maximum tax break. |
3/19/2009 - First home e-file form debuts
The IRS says it will accept electronic versions of Form 5405 beginning Monday, March 30. |
3/10/2009 - Tax debt collectors axed
The controversial outsourcing of tax debt collection to private collection agencies has come to an end. |
2/26/2009 - Filing options for homebuyers
Some first-time homebuyers will be able to get an $8,000 tax credit earlier than expected. |
2/23/2009 - Making Work Pay in April
You should be seeing benefits of the Making Work Pay credit in your paychecks in April instead of June. |
2/20/2009 - State withholding lesson
If you overpay your taxes, you may not get a tax refund if your state's budget is in trouble. |
2/12/2009 - Income tax birthday wishes
Honest Abe Lincoln was true to his nickname when it came to paying taxes. |
2/3/2009 - Fixing early tax mistakes
Taxpayers are having some trouble figuring out how to deal with the Recovery Rebate Credit. |
1/22/2009 - Tim Geithner's tax lessons
We can all learn some important lessons from Geithner: Check and double check! |
1/14/2009 - New free filing options in '09
The 2009 electronic filing system begins Friday, Jan. 16, and this year the IRS has added a new wrinkle. |
1/9/2009 - Tax Advocate calls for help
The IRS has taken steps of late to help out taxpayers hit hard by the crashing economy. |
1/7/2009 - Recession changes IRS' tactics
The tough economy has forced everyone to make changes, including the tax collector. |
12/31/2008 - Happy end of tax year!
Some last minute tax tips for this last day of the year. |