An Investor's View of The Fair Tax: A Resolution

A Government that bemoans the population's low savings and investment rates has only itself to blame, and Wall Street Institutions are happy to exacerbate the problem with their own financial pandemic of products, strategies, and tax deferral/avoidance schemes. It's time to reinvent this wheel!

Saving Taxes Offshore

On how opening an offshore savings account has little value by itself but as part of an overall asset protection structure can provide safety and peace of mind.

How to Deduct Points on a Real Estate Loan

Points represent prepaid interest on a real estate loan. Usually, a taxpayer must amortize the points by deducting them ratably over the life of the loan. However, a taxpayer who uses the cash method of accounting may usually deduct points in the year paid on a mortgage loan to purchase or improve the taxpayer's principal residence. The taxpayer may deduct these points even if the seller pays them.

Home Equity Loan Tax Deductions - Deducting Home Equity Interest

Home equity interest is tax deductible under certain circumstances. Here is some information on the requirements and circumstances when the interest on a home equity loan is deductible.

What You Need To Know About Tax Write-offs For Casualty Losses

Life is full of ups and downs, and there is no way of predicting when you will suddenly find yourself in a bad situation. However, there is at least one up side to disaster; most can be counted as casualty losses or deductions on your taxes. While you won’t get all the money back you lost, for major losses, it is worth claiming the deduction.

Six Month Extension to File Form 1040 Now Available

The IRS now allows an automatic extension of six months to file Form 1040. A taxpayer applies for the extension on Form 4868. In prior years, the extension was for four months, but a taxyer could apply for an additional two months extension by showing good cause. Obtaining an extension can reduce the possibility of being assessed the penalty for failure to file a timely return. An extension also allows the taxpayer more time to make many tax elections.

Taxation of the Sale of Your Home

Most home sellers are very excited on closing day. They anticipate seeing a very large check, usually the largest check they will see for any type of possession or investment they have sold. But, come the following April 15th, they should be asking their accountant whether there are any taxes that must be paid on the profit.

Debt Management Begins with Paycheck Management

One good start towards managing your debt is to adjust your withholding taxes so that you can take more cash home every payday.

7 Ways To Organize Yourself For Taxes

Don't let your accountant organize your receipts for taxes. You and only you are responsible to the IRS if your receipts are not categorized correctly. Take your time, lay out your reciepts, and place them in the category you think they belong in. Attach each category to a sheet, list the category at the top of the sheet, list each item on each sheet and why it is deductible.

How To Qualify As A Dependent On A US 1040 Tax Return

First, the qualifying individual must be a US citizen or national, and their marital status must be single, read the full article for more information.

The Business Tax Basics

This article is an overview of the most frequently required tax forms and issues you may face. Your required business tax issues can be complicated and overwhelming. The first thing you must do is consult your tax professional for all tax questions. If you have employees, there are certain tax forms that you must file. As a business entity, you will have to pay income tax and file a Form 1040 or self-employment tax and file Schedule SE (Form 1040).

A Simple Introduction To Filing Electronic Taxes

Our current topic of discussion, is electronic tax filing, it makes use of the digital nervous system of the tax department, and in simple terms, it is the World Wide Web’s way of filing your tax returns.

Preparing For Next Year's Taxes

Well, most of us are through with our taxes for this year. And now is the perfect time to say what we will do differently next year.

Tax Deductions on Car Donation Explained

Any donation you make to help out a worthy cause can also help you with your taxes. If you have an old car parked in your garage and you don't know what to do with it, car donation is a wonderful way to help a charity. Although the car donation laws have changed, this is still a good way to help yourself and others too.

1.7 Million Americans Forfeit $2 Billion to Uncle Sam on April 17th

People owed refunds on their 2002 taxes had until April 17, 2006 to file for that tax year and claim their refund. If they did not file the $2 Billion will be forfeited to the government.