New IRS Guidelines for Tax Filers in 2007

The 2007 tax season will begin as planned. However, due to the recent changes the IRS will not be able to process tax returns of tax filers who will be claiming (1) state and local sales tax deductions, (2) higher education tuition and fees deductions and (3) educator expenses, until early February.

Farmers Tax Guide - IRS Publication 225

There are over 10 millions Americans who file farm tax returns or Schedule F. IRS publication 225 explains federal tax laws related to farming and how farmers and their tax preparers can figure out taxes and how to file a farming tax return. The updated IRS publication 225, which is one of the most helpful IRS publications, also provides new information on tax laws for 2006 and 2007.

Alabama Smokey Taxes

In fact, cigarette tax is amazingly the state third largest source of income on its general budget, surpassing even property taxes which rank fifth. It is expected that the state will collect approximately $182 million in cigarette taxes this year. It is not alone, however. Georgia is poised to collect about $247 million, Florida $452 million and Michigan a whapping $1.1 billion.

Take Time to Trim a Few Bucks of Your Taxes

Donate to 529 plan: If you have opened a 529 plan and are married, you can deduct up to $10,000. If you are a student, you can deduct up to $5,000...

Federal Tax Preparation Software Online

Would you like to prepare your Federal taxes online this year? When it comes to Federal tax preparation, you now have the option of filing and preparing your taxes online. Doing your taxes online is faster, easier, and more convenient than ever before.

Year End Tax Savings for Cash Basis Taxpayers

What you do in the last few days of the year can determine whether you owe taxes or get a refund, if you're a cash basis taxpayer. Here are some easy tips to really profit from the last week of the year.

New Year Tax Cut for Alabama Poor

For most taxpayers the dependent exemption will increase from $300 to $1000 and the standard deduction for couples will increase two folds to $7,500. For those taxpayers with adjusted gross income (AGI) of $30,000 or more the standard deduction will remain at $4,000. Conversely, deductions would fluctuate between $4,000 and $7,500 for taxpayers whose income range between $20,000 and $30,000.

IRS Suggests Ways to Kick-start Your Tax Return

Review important numbers such as Social Security numbers of your children or dependent. According to the IRS, errors on Social Security numbers are among the most common errors found on tax return. Getting your numbers right the first time around will reduce your chances of hearing from the IRS and quicken your tax refund.

Take Advantage of 2007 Tax Provisions

If you are 70 ? or older, you can take advantage of a tax break that allows you to transfer as much as $100,000 from your IRA to a certified charity without being taxed. This transfer will count toward your required minimum distribution

Advice On Getting Ready to File Your Taxes

As we turn into the new year, hope springs eternal. In other news, it is almost tax season. Here are a few hints to help you get ready and keep the pain of preparing taxes to a minimum.

Find the Right Tax Accountant

When looking for a professional to handle your taxes, you need to make sure that you make the right choice. There are many benefits of having a tax accountant handle your taxes, but you should ask plenty of questions before you place all of your most important information in a stranger's hands.

Telephone Excise Tax Refund Offered to Taxpayers in 2006

A one-time only refund is being offered on federal tax returns this year for anyone who has had any kind of phone service since March 1, 2003. The Telephone Excise Tax refund reimburses taxpayers on a tax paid for long distance telephone use, whether they used a land line or a cell phone.

IRS Data Shows the Growth of the Tax Code

For instance, if tax returns with adjusted gross income (AGI) between $200,000 and $5000.00 account for 9.97 percent of personal income, then they would pay 9.97 percent of the taxes. But if tax returns with AGI between $40,000 and $50,000 account for 6.97 percent of income, then they would pay 6.97 percent of the taxes.

What You Should Know About Kiddie Tax

The new kiddie tax change, which was approved by congress, is good only until a child turns 18, as apposed to the old law where it was done away with on the child's 14th birthday. For 2006 and 2007, a child's investment income that exceeds $1,700 is taxed at the parent's rate. To earn $1,700 of income, the invested principal would have to be at least $21,250, assuming an 8 percent annual yield. The first $850.00 of a child's investment earnings will remain tax-free, whereas, the next $850.00 is taxed at the child's rate, which is 10% for interest income and 5% for qualified dividends, and long-term capital gains. The parent's rate can go as high as 35%.

Reduce Your Taxes

When it comes to taxes, we all want to reduce the amount we have to pay in. There are three basic ways to minimize your taxes: reduce your income, increase your deductions and take advantage of tax credits.