Tax guidance and resources

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  Florida state resource page

  Bankrate plugs you in to all the resources you need to learn about taxes in Florida.

  Mar 25, 2015
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  How to duck the Obamacare uninsured penalty

  You have plenty of ways to avoid the new tax penalty under the health care law.

  4 min read Mar 24, 2015
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  Are Medicare supplement plans deductible?

  Yes, they are deductible, along with other medical expenses, if you meet certain criteria.

  2 min read Mar 24, 2015
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  Bait-and-switch maneuvers on tax breaks

  Some tax breaks aren’t what they appear to be. Be sure to read the fine print.

  5 min read Mar 19, 2015
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  California resources

  Bankrate plugs you into all the resources you need to file your California tax return.

  Mar 19, 2015
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  Reporting German pension on Form 1040

  The U.S. has a tax treaty with Germany that simplifies how you report pension income.

  2 min read Mar 17, 2015
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  Time-share ‘taxes’ on seller are a scam

  Guess which way you should run when a ‘broker’ charges ‘taxes’ to sell a time share?

  2 min read Mar 13, 2015
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  Writing off a worthless stock

  Did one of your investments totally tank? It may become valuable as a tax break.

  2 min read Mar 11, 2015
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  Deduct costs of hosting foreign student?

  You can’t get a tax deduction for hosting an exchange student for these reasons.

  2 min read Mar 10, 2015
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  8 nuttiest tax write-off attempts revealed

  A Harley as a medical deduction? A human skeleton as home office decor? There’s more.

  6 min read Mar 03, 2015
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  Must pay back first-time homebuyer credit?

  Due to your circumstances, you may not have to repay the first-time homebuyer tax credit.

  3 min read Mar 03, 2015
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  Tax law updates for your 2014 tax return

  An expert highlights what taxpayers can expect this tax season.

  5 min read Feb 19, 2015
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  Will ID theft affidavit delay tax refund?

  Filing the affidavit shouldn’t cause delays, but your tax refund may be late for other reasons.

  2 min read Feb 10, 2015
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  Used capital loss carryover. Do I owe tax?

  Just because you used up that loss doesn’t mean your tax bill will rise sharply.

  2 min read Feb 05, 2015
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  Pay tax on nondeductible IRA contributions?

  To track your nondeductible contributions, you should have filed Form 8606 over the years.

  2 min read Feb 03, 2015
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  Moving expenses deduction for job change

  You have to meet certain tests before you can deduct moving expenses for a job change.

  3 min read Jan 27, 2015
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  What the IRS doesn’t want you to know

  If the IRS comes knocking, a little knowledge can keep you out of the taxpayer penalty box.

  3 min read Jan 27, 2015
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  Hire a pro to find missed tax breaks?

  Here’s how to find a tax pro who can determine if you missed out on some tax breaks.

  2 min read Jan 20, 2015
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  Is in vitro fertilization cost deductible?

  If you itemize, you can claim IVF costs that exceed a certain percentage of your income.

  2 min read Jan 15, 2015
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  Filing taxes late? Here’s how to get started

  Start by determining when you last filed taxes. Here’s how to get help.

  2 min read Jan 13, 2015