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Texas Business Personal Property Rendition and Taxation -
Patrick Oconnor (3)   
The Texas Property Tax Code for many years had required owners of business
personal property (BPP) to annually render those assets used in a business.
Rendering is summarizing to the central appraisal district the ownership and
value of the assets. Historically, however, over half of all... ( added 10 days 9 hours ago.) |
Tax Preparation Software: Tax Cut, Turbo Tax or Tax Act? -
Mogama (15,965)    
Mogama  
At the time I migrated to the United States and began to work here, tax software programs began to show up for computer users to file their tax returns on their own. Once I tried my first return on my own computer, I had no appetite for taking my tax documents to a professional.
Why did I... ( added 270 days 23 hours ago.) |
Gift Tax: What are the Gift Tax Exemptions? -
Rocco Beatrice (5,648)  
Rocco Beatrice
Any time you give someone money or property you may be subject to
paying a gift tax. The federal government has established guidelines
for gift tax exemptions and gift tax rates for all property
transferred. These rates and exemptions can change on a yearly basis
and it is important to check... ( added 2 years 193 days ago.) |
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Tax Evasion Penalties Are Severe - A Tax Attorney Can Help -
Rita Preece (866)
Tax evasion is illegally avoiding paying taxes, failing to report, or reporting inaccurately. The most common one is failing to report cash income. The government imposes strict and serious penalties for tax evasion.
Tax evasion is different from tax avoidance, which is making use of legal... ( added 3 years 208 days ago.) |
How To Keep The IRS Off Your Back And Out Of Your Life In 2006 -
Wayne M Davies (780)
Sorry to crash your party, but as we bring in the New Year, it's also time to bring in a New Tax Season. As a small business owner or self-employed person, one of the easiest ways to keep Uncle Sam off your back and out of your life is to file your forms, payments and other paperwork on time.
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Car Donation Still A Good Tax Deduction -
karen campese (44)
The change in the tax law for car donations which went into effect on January 1 st hasn’t hurt one national car donation center. “Our car donations are up about 50% over the same period last year” says Karen Campese CEO of cars4charities. “Even with the change in the tax law, our donors still say... ( added 4 years 195 days ago.) |
Sales Tax vs Income Tax -
UCAnation (16)
Sooner than later our countries tax laws will change, the question is which way will it go?
Many organizations support the sales tax initiative. It is a growing force that is gaining speed. These organizations are receiving allot of support from numerous political figures. Why? Because a... ( added 5 years 184 days ago.) |
Economic Slavery -
UCAnation (16)
No one wants to be a slave. It is easy to demonstrate that a continuation of present U.S. tax policies, at all levels, will in the not-too-distant future, lead all but the affluent, and corrupt ones themselves into political and economic slavery. Our government leader’s goal should be to promote... ( added 5 years 186 days ago.) |
Why Wait for a Painful IRS Garnishment? -
Anthony Cannon (35) 
Anthony Cannon
I have been in the business of helping those with delinquent taxes for over ten years. My company has solved tax problems for over 10,000 clients. We have interviewed over 50,000 prospects. Even with those big numbers, I am always baffled that people wait for the IRS to garnish their paycheck... ( added 156 days ago.) |
Low-Income, Elderly Taxpayers Can Take Advantage of Free Tax Prep Services -
 - Josh Baker (77)
Tax preparation can be very costly, and for those taxpayers on the lower end of the income scale and the elderly, the free tax preparation services provided by the IRS are valuable.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax help to those people who earn less than $42... ( added 219 days 22 hours ago.) |
Taxpayer Reminders of Changes for the 2008 Tax Season -
- Josh Baker (77)
Tax season is in full swing, but some taxpayers may not be aware of some changes for this season. There are new tax credits, as well as extensions of previous credits taxpayers need to consider.
This year, there are several changes to the tax laws that taxpayers should be aware of in... ( added 219 days 22 hours ago.) |
Tax Advice on Giving Gifts -
- Josh Baker (77)
Giving gifts throughout the year doesn't have to be costly at tax time. The current threshold is any gift given to an individual that is $12,000 in fair market value per year. However, if you are married, you and your spouse can consent to gift splitting, thereby qualifying to give up to $24,000... ( added 219 days 22 hours ago.) |
Tax Deduction Checklist The Fastest Way to Organize Your Taxes -
Samantha Buck (616) 
Samantha Buck
What makes tax time so stressful that a lot of people procrastinate
when it comes to taxes? Do you put them off until the last minute
because you don't want to know what you owe the IRS? Or, do you put
them off because you're unorganized? Regardless of why you put them
off, I bet you're... ( added 244 days 13 hours ago.) |
Tips for 2008 Tax Preparation -
Harry P Flanagan IV (10)
It is hard to believe that another tax season is rapidly approaching. With the holidays around the corner, no sooner will you be finishing your Thanksgiving turkey than you will be sitting in your accountant's office or loading tax software onto your PC to assist with filing your return. The... ( added 341 days ago.) |
Turn to Roth IRA to Save Taxes -
- Jack Sarkissian (6)
With the markets rebounding from their lows in mid-October there is optimism in the air. Which direction the market chooses in the near future is going to depend largely on third quarter corporate earnings reports due out through November and December. However, one thing is sure: for those... ( added 361 days 20 hours ago.) |
Income Tax Versus Property Tax -
- Ryan Richmond (31)
Like many American's last month I went and visited my accountant to prepare and file a federal tax return. Many thoughts raced through my mind on how to spend my newly found fortune, new clothes, a well-deserved night out or possibly pay down the credit card. Although all of them sounded... ( added 1 year 205 days ago.) |
Accounting Suite vs. Stand-alone Payroll Software -
- Casey Yang (45)
It can be quite daunting to choose whether you need an accounting suite or stand alone payroll software for your company. There are several payroll systems available that can take care of business needs ranging from small business to larger enterprises. All you need to do is to take a look around... ( added 1 year 286 days ago.) |
Rapid Refund and Dealing With The IRS -
- Michael Killian (285) 
Michael Killian
A couple years ago the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran a story about Rapid Refunds entitled Poor Workers Got Fast Cash at High Prices. I was really shaken by the following.
"Nearly $2 billion in tax credits earmarked for low-income workers instead went to businesses that offer high-interest... ( added 1 year 310 days ago.) |
How to Avoid Scams during Tax Season -
Veronica Mun (3)
Summary: Tax season can very well be the most stressful time during the fiscal year for companies and individuals. Number crunching and expense reporting often calculates to equate numerous cups of water and several large aspirin. But beware; this annual financial anxiety can easily become a... ( added 2 years 107 days ago.) |
Have You Over Looked These 2006 Tax Deductions? -
Bogie Boric (3) 
Bogie Boric
Telephone tax refund – This is a one-time refund and many taxpayers are not aware of its existence. Married couples, with no children, can receive a $40 refund. Those with one child can claim $50 & those with two, $60. If you kept your phone bills for the last three years and the telephone excise... ( added 2 years 217 days ago.) |
Financial Planning Advice: 401(k) Rollover Information Your Financial Planner Might Not Want to Tell You… -
James Lange (3)
The recent Pension Protection Act offers good news for the non-spouse
beneficiary of a 401(k). It is now possible to arrange a trustee-to-trustee
transfer of an inherited 401(k) to an inherited IRA. This is great news for the
consumer, and represents a significant change from the old law.... ( added 2 years 327 days ago.) |
S Corporations Can Reduce Self-Employment Tax -
John Huddleston (108)
As a sole proprietor, 100% of your profits are subject to self-employment taxes. The self-employment tax is 15.3% of all profits up to $94,200 (for 2006). Profits beyond the first $94,200 are subject to a 2.9% self-employment tax. If the profits from your business are $200,000, you will pay self... ( added 3 years 270 days ago.) |
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How To Avoid Paying Too Much Estimated Tax -
Wayne M Davies (780)
Many self-employed people and small business owners make quarterly estimated tax payments at both the federal and state level. (Sigh!)
If you're newly self-employed and perhaps unfamiliar with the government's estimated tax payment schedule, here are the due dates for the Year 2006 quarterly... ( added 3 years 277 days ago.) |
Will You Make The 39 Cent Mistake This Tax Season? -
Wayne M Davies (780)
When it comes to filing your tax return, spending 39 cents could be the biggest mistake you ever make.
Millions of taxpayers make the mistake of putting their income tax return in a regular letter-sized envelope, sticking on a 39 cent stamp, and placing the envelope in the mailbox.
And... ( added 3 years 288 days ago.) |
1099-MISC Forms For Independent Contractors for 2005 -
TaxRefundRick (438)
As we begin 2005, you’re probably not thinking about taxes at all. This is a mistake as deadlines are approaching for issuing and filing 1099s to independent contractors.
What is a 1099 MISC?
Generally speaking, the IRS requires you to report certain payments you made during the year to... ( added 3 years 309 days ago.) |
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