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State tax rates vary
Depending on where you live, you’ll pay your state a sales tax, an income tax or a combination.
1 min read Sep 02, 2021 -
Capital gains treatment of warrants
With warrants, your holding period starts the day you exercise your right to acquire the stock.
1 min read Oct 23, 2019 -
Win a Super Bowl? It’s taxable!
Did you know your that your Super Bowl winnings are taxable?
1 min read Jul 07, 2020 -
Deduct storage fees for a motor home?
The IRS is generous when it comes to vacation and second homes, to a point.
1 min read Oct 23, 2019 -
4 facts about your federal tax rate
You need to know four basic rules to calculate how much you owe the IRS at tax time.
1 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
Taxes on the sale of a fishy business
The tax issues involved in selling an LLC need to be sorted out before claiming a loss.
2 min read Oct 21, 2022 -
Claiming the Making Work Pay credit
Claiming the Making Work Pay credit requires more tax paperwork, such as filling out Schedule M.
2 min read Sep 02, 2021 -
Is mortgage payment help taxable?
The IRS taxes mortgage payments made by your insurer, but you can still deduct interest.
1 min read May 18, 2020 -
3 tips on finding a tax attorney
Here are some tips on what to look for in your tax attorney.
1 min read Jan 24, 2021 -
Is 19-year-old still a dependent?
You can claim two types of qualifying dependents on your return, if they meet IRS rules.
2 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
7 tax law changes that affect 2010 taxes
Some new tax laws and their timing could mean a bigger refund this filing season.
3 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
What is my tax rate?
If you don’t know what your tax rate is, it’s not difficult to find out.
1 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
Are tax rates higher if you get married?
When you say ‘I do,’ are you agreeing to pay the IRS more in taxes every year?
1 min read Oct 23, 2019 -
Penalty on withdrawals from Roth IRA?
Whether you pay a penalty on Roth IRA withdrawals depends on a few factors.
3 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
Moving IRA assets under divorce decree
If you correctly transfer your IRA assets to your ex-spouse, it will not be a taxable event.
2 min read Mar 03, 2022 -
When policyholders become shareholders
An opportunity exists for legally avoiding taxes on the demutualization proceeds.
1 min read Sep 03, 2021 -
2010 exemption amounts
You can take an exemption for yourself, your spouse and each dependent you claim.
1 min read Sep 02, 2021 -
2010 tax bracket rates
Find out where you stand, tax-wise. Here’s our chart of tax brackets for 2010 returns.
Apr 06, 2022 -
10 tasty tax tips for 2011
Taxes can squeeze your finances, but these tips will put more money in your pocket next year.
6 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
How the new tax law affects your 2010 taxes
Many of the provisions that expired in December 2009 are now in effect for the 2010 tax year.
3 min read Dec 08, 2020
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