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  Do you qualify for COBRA subsidies?

  In order to qualify for the COBRA subsidy, an employee must have been laid off or fired.

  2 min read Aug 06, 2009
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  Deducting court-ordered COBRA payments

  In a divorce, the medical expenses of the ex-spouse may be deductible as alimony.

  2 min read Aug 04, 2009
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  Should tax fears alter retirement plan?

  Tax diversification remains a cornerstone of a sound 401(k) retirement savings strategy.

  1 min read Aug 03, 2009
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  2009 tax holiday schedule

  Find out if your state offers tax breaks on back-to-school shopping and the rules for the discount.

  8 min read Jul 30, 2009
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  Sales tax holidays offer shopping bargains

  Plan back-to-school shopping carefully to take advantage of tax-free shopping days in 15 states.

  4 min read Jul 30, 2009
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  IRA penalty has multiple exceptions

  The IRS makes it clear that taxpayers can withdraw IRA money early for more than one purpose.

  1 min read Jul 28, 2009
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  Reporting gains in a 1031 exchange

  The usual capital gains rules are different when the property is a like-kind exchange.

  2 min read Jul 23, 2009
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  Is an insurance settlement taxable?

  In certain cases, the remains of a settlement to repair a home’s sinkhole damage could be taxed.

  1 min read Jul 21, 2009
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  Who can help with a like-kind exchange?

  Only a qualified person can conduct a 1031 exchange for you. Here’s how to find the right one.

  2 min read Jul 09, 2009
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  Retirement account withdrawal

  Whether you withdraw from an IRA or 401(k), the tax implications are usually the same.

  2 min read Jul 02, 2009
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  Deciphering tax treaties

  The details of a tax treaty involving the U.S. and the Czech Republic are best left to an expert.

  2 min read Jun 30, 2009
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  2009 RMD rules for an IRA

  If you took a required minimum distribution for 2009, you may be able to roll it into another plan.

  1 min read Jun 25, 2009
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  Figuring car depreciation

  There are several factors in figuring the depreciation rate on a car used for business.

  2 min read Jun 23, 2009
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  Claiming capital loss on a home

  Converting your home to a rental so you can claim the capital loss won’t fly with the IRS.

  1 min read Jun 18, 2009
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  Avoiding capital gains on foreign property

  How can a U.S. citizen avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of property in another country?

  2 min read Jun 16, 2009
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  When to pay US income tax

  What are the income tax rules if you live in the U.S. but do business in other countries?

  2 min read Jun 11, 2009
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  Like-kind property exchange rules

  When improvements are made to property that is condemned, does it count as a like-kind exchange?

  1 min read May 28, 2009
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  Calculating condo depreciation

  How should you handle the cost of land when deducting a condo used for rental purposes?

  2 min read May 26, 2009
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  Beneficiaries avoid big tax bill

  One common misconception is that the beneficiaries of an estate wind up with a big tax bill.

  1 min read May 15, 2009
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  Video: Miscellaneous itemized deductions

  Items in the miscellaneous category may help reduce your tax bill.

  Apr 15, 2009