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  2010 tax bracket rates

  Find out where you stand, tax-wise. Here’s our chart of tax brackets for 2010 returns.

  Jan 05, 2011
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  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 Dec 27, 2010
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  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 20, 2010
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  Pay tax twice for foreign rental property?

  The U.S. maintains treaties with foreign countries to prevent double taxation on the same income.

  1 min read Dec 16, 2010
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  Capital gains on sale of money pit

  The insurance settlement for a sinkhole and subsequent sale are treated as the sale of your home.

  1 min read Dec 14, 2010
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  Audio: Cities with the highest sales tax rates

  High sales tax cities and states can eat away at savings.

  1 min read Dec 13, 2010
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  Obama, GOP reach tax deal

  The current tax rates and other Bush-era provisions will likely be in place for another two years.

  2 min read Dec 07, 2010
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  Capital gain exclusion applies to foreign home

  U.S. citizens living abroad pay tax on income and gains, though foreign home gain may be excluded.

  2 min read Dec 07, 2010
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  Workers’ comp from agency not taxed

  The general rule is that workers’ compensation benefits are tax-exempt to the recipient.

  3 min read Dec 02, 2010
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  How cafeteria plan benefits are taxed

  If you pay insurance premiums with after-tax money, your benefits should not be cut by payroll taxes.

  2 min read Nov 30, 2010
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  6 tips to make a case for property tax cut

  Your property taxes might be high, but there are ways to reduce them.

  4 min read Nov 23, 2010
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  Audio: Best, worst states for business?

  States with business-friendly tax systems will successful in attracting new companies.

  1 min read Nov 19, 2010
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  Figuring required minimum distributions

  Here’s a breakdown of options when figuring your IRA’s required minimum distribution.

  2 min read Nov 18, 2010
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  5 questions to ask your tax attorney

  Do you need a tax attorney? Here are five questions to ask to find the right one for your situation.

  1 min read Nov 17, 2010
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  5 tax moves to make now

  No matter what happens in Congress, these tax moves could save you money.

  3 min read Nov 16, 2010
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  3 lesser known ways to save on taxes

  Learn three often overlooked strategies for reducing your tax bill.

  1 min read Nov 16, 2010
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  Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA

  It may be a good opportunity for folks to convert an IRA with nondeductible contributions to a Roth IRA.

  2 min read Nov 16, 2010
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  One way to avoid IRA early withdrawal penalty

  You can tap IRA money early without paying a tax penalty if you annuitize it in an IRS-sanctioned way.

  2 min read Nov 11, 2010
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  401(k) withdrawal rules can be tricky

  You lose the separation-from-service exception to avoid a tax penalty if you roll over funds to an IRA.

  2 min read Nov 09, 2010
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  Tax law means bigger 2011 paychecks

  Make sure your employer is withholding the lower tax rate on your 2011 paycheck.

  1 min read Nov 07, 2010