Dealing with Taxes if You Sell on EBay

In the good old days, the IRS seemed to be unable to deal with the concept of online auction sales. Alas, the good old days are over. If you are an EBay seller, you have to report your earnings.

New Tax Deductions for Your 2006 Return

As we start marching towards April 15th, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. Well, you need to start thinking about them. The good news is you have some new deductions and credits this year.

Here's a Resolution for '07: No More Tax Problems

Erase tax worries in 2007. IRS is cracking down on individuals who owe money to taxes. Penalties can be severe and can include years of jail time. High income individuals with a large tax debt or who have evaded taxes should be especially worried. IRS offers leniency to those who come forward. Contact a tax professional to start the New Year off right.

What Do All Those Numbers Mean?

It's tax season once again and you are faced with a list of various tax forms identified by a number that makes no sense to you. Here is a brief description of the most common forms used by both individuals and businesses to file their returns:

Taxes and Selling Your Home

When it comes to selling your home, you want to make a profit. Many homeowners don't fully understand the tax implications of selling a home. It is important to know when profit turns into taxable income.

Late Tax Changes Mean IRS Forms are Wrong

There is a general implicit agreement between Congress and the IRS regarding tax changes. Congress agrees to make all tax code changes before November, but broker the agreement this year.

What Are 1099-MISC Forms

As you probably know, the IRS has a form for just about everything. Some forms are known as informational, and the 1099-MISC form is one of them.

Moved Since Filing Last Years Taxes?

We are a migratory society. When we move, each of us goes about the joyous task of trying to get our mail forwarded to our new address. Ah, but what about your taxes?

President Bush's Proposed Health Care Tax Deduction

Nothing is more complex and difficult for politicians to deal with in this country than health care. Well, President Bush is about to enter the fray with a new proposal.

Home Business Tax Savings-Business Travel

If you have a home business that requires you to travel, either by plane, car, or train, then you have additional tax deductions you may qualify for. This includes but is not limited to the cost of airfare, meals, dry-cleaning, and hotel/motel expenses. This article will cover the rules and requirements so you can claim these deductions on your 2006 tax return.

The IRS Says You Made Math Errors - Good News

Like Pavlov’s dogs, we all habitually collect the mail each day. Ah, but what if you get a notice letter from the IRS contesting the math on your tax return?

Where To File Federal Tax Returns

Every American that earns more than a specified amount of money are required to file tax returns by law. All taxpayers must file a tax return each year with the IRS, the United States government agency that handles federal taxes. They may be required to file federal tax returns with the state tax agencies too. The United States tax system is based on the principle of self-assessment.

Putting Low Tax Investments In A Tax Deferred Account

A recent study showed that Americans still don't understand how to choose investments for tax deferred accounts such as a tax-deferred IRA accounts. Many investors are still putting low tax investments in tax-deferred accounts. The problem with this is that your taxes could

Refund Loans Can Affect Tax Refunds

According to Consumer Federal of America and the National Consumer Law Center, recent data has shown that in 2004 refund anticipation loans cost 12 million taxpayers $1 billion in loan fees, with pay stub loans most likely making a big contribution to the increase of that total.

The Connection Between High Taxes and Low Rates of Entrepreneurship

In a study commissioned by the Small Business Administration, Donald Bruce (University of Tennessee) and John Deskins (Creighton University), found that higher top tax rates on individual income, higher sales tax rates and the existence of state-level inheritance or gift taxes all seemed to reduce a state’s share of the national entrepreneurial stock. In their study, from 1989 to 2001, Wisconsin appeared to have had above taxes and below average entrepreneurial scores.