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Same tax issues now for same-sex couples
The tax system will treat same-sex married couples more fairly in states that recognize same-sex marriage.
5 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
Shielding your assets from estate taxes
You can use two types of trusts to shield your home or investment portfolio from estate taxes.
4 min read Jul 07, 2020 -
Sales tax holiday in North Carolina
North Carolina’s sales-tax holiday can save shoppers a few dollars as long as they follow all the rules.
1 min read Jul 07, 2020 -
Easy and early ways to cut your 2013 taxes
Online tools and smartphone apps can help you start lowering your 2013 taxes now.
3 min read Sep 28, 2021 -
An irrevocable trust that evolves with you
You can save a bundle on estate taxes and still have a trust that meets your shifting goals.
4 min read Feb 08, 2021 -
A flexible spending account cuts taxes
An FSA is a welcome benefit for many, but for some workers its tax savings are negligible.
1 min read Oct 23, 2019 -
Taxed for debt cancellation from 1991
Get with the lender that issued Form 1099-C for the 1991 charge-off. If that fails, hire help.
2 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
Finalizing your 2010 Roth taxes
Did you convert a traditional IRA to a Roth in 2010? You may still owe conversion taxes.
2 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
Do you ever owe taxes on insurance benefits?
Before you spend that insurance money, make sure the tax man won’t expect to take his cut.
4 min read Sep 13, 2022 -
Wild and crazy tax deductions 2013 edition
Giving a bartender a shot at preparing your taxes is one way to attract an auditor.
7 min read Jan 27, 2020 -
Donate home to church; get tax deduction
Lord knows that if you give your house, you’ll receive a greater reward: lower taxes.
2 min read Jan 12, 2022 -
W-2 forms now detail health care costs
Form W-2 statements now detail the cost of employer-provided health care coverage.
2 min read Feb 08, 2024 -
Premature to claim bad debt write-off
An investor asks if he can write off a bad debt before he gives his friend a chance to repay it.
2 min read Dec 21, 2020 -
What are the qualified education expenses?
You don’t have to pay the penalty if you make an IRA withdrawal for certain education expenses.
2 min read Sep 28, 2021 -
How to prove IRS wrong about a tax bill
You can take one of these approaches with the IRS to avoid paying tax on the debt you repaid.
2 min read Sep 28, 2021 -
Homebuyer tax credit claims and payback
Some taxpayers will have to claim the first-time homebuyer credit or begin paying it back.
4 min read May 18, 2020 -
Qualifications for moving deduction
You have to meet three criteria before you can deduct moving expenses related to a new job.
2 min read Jan 27, 2020 -
Can live-in employee be head of household?
If the worker lives in her employer’s home, she cannot claim head of household status.
2 min read Dec 16, 2021 -
Are investment fees tax-deductible?
IRA fees are tax-deductible if you use outside assets to pay them.
2 min read Apr 11, 2022 -
Who pays grandkids’ taxes on dividends?
It used to be easy to transfer assets to your grandkids and shift the tax burden to them, too.
2 min read Dec 16, 2021
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