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Tax Tips of the Week

December 25, 2000 How to secure a tax exemption for supporting your parents
If you and your siblings support your parents, you may be able to claim them as an exemption on your tax return. (more)
December 18, 2000 Avoid salt in the tax wound
It can be financially painful to pay huge long-term payments to an ex-spouse. (more)
December 11, 2000 Tax planning is not a stand-alone process
Most people consider tax planning a worthwhile money-saving endeavor. (more)
December 4, 2000 There are two very important years for a traditional IRA
A traditional IRA is a tax-favored means of saving for your retirement and as such it has some very strict rules limiting the withdrawal and use of your IRA assets. (more)
November 27, 2000 The marriage penalty could cost you $16,000
Your marital status at December 31st will determine how you can file your income tax return. (more)
November 20, 2000 Watch your timing on mutual fund purchases
If you are planning to invest in mutual funds near the end of the year, watch for dividend distributions. (more)
November 13, 2000 Year-end planning can cut your tax bill
As we approach the end of the year, there are some tax-cutting decisions you should consider: (more)
November 6, 2000 Economic hardship could reduce your tax bill
The Internal Revenue Service has been given a mandate by Congress to be more liberal with "compromises." (more)
October 30, 2000 The capital gain tax rates change, starting in 2001
In general, long-term capital gains are taxed at 20% for taxpayers in the upper regular tax brackets (28% to 39.6%) and at 10% for those in the 15% regular tax bracket. (more)
October 23, 2000 There is a real difference between "tax-deferred" and "tax-free"
Some tax transactions are referred to as tax-free when, in fact, they are tax-deferred. (more)
October 16, 2000 Maybe you can function as a "contractor" rather than as an "employee"
What determines whether your working relationship with a company is as an employee or as an independent contractor? The Internal Revenue Service is skeptical of many “independent contractor” arrangements. (more)
October 9, 2000 Heed the rules if you make year-end charitable gifts
If you are planning to make gifts to charities, here are a few things to keep in mind. (more)
October 2, 2000 What medical deductions can you take?
The IRS has specifically identified hundreds of items taxpayers may deduct as medical expenses. It has also identified many items that are not deductible. (more)
September 25, 2000 Be charitable, and enjoy this win-win tax break
September 18, 2000 Year-end tax planning now can save big bucks at tax filing time
September 11, 2000 Don't lose out on depreciation
September 4, 2000 Don't overpay your tax when you sell gifted stocks
August 28, 2000 Tax benefits apply to "special circumstance" home sales
August 21, 2000 Doing your own tax return can be expensive
August 14, 2000 There are limits on what the IRS can take in payment of tax
August 7, 2000 So you haven't filed your federal income tax return?
July 31, 2000 Some assets make better gifts than others
July 24, 2000 Tax savings: Tax-deferred, or tax-free?
July 17, 2000 The more you have, the more important tax planning becomes
July 10, 2000 Not all the money you receive is taxable
July 3, 2000 "I do it because it is tax-deductible."
June 26, 2000 Your vacation home is not your residence
June 19, 2000 Don't miss your education tax credits
June 12, 2000 Property passing through an estate may get a huge tax break
June 5, 2000 Special estimated tax rules apply to high-income taxpayers
May 29, 2000 Know when to change withholding on wages by using Form W-4
May 22, 2000 The IRS has good news for many small businesses
May 15, 2000 Students: Avoid unnecessary tax withholding on your summer job
May 8, 2000 Check your tax payments for 2000
May 1, 2000 Deduct your moving expenses
April 24, 2000 Excess mortgage interest is not deductible
April 17, 2000 Don't fall for these common income tax myths
April 10, 2000 You can file an amended return without fear
April 3, 2000 Know the tax rules when you sell your home
March 27, 2000 Don't give the government up to 55% of your life insurance proceeds
March 20, 2000 Hobby losses can become business losses
March 13, 2000 You might qualify for paying Uncle Sam in installments
March 6, 2000 The IRS has rejected 40,000 tax returns
February 28, 2000 Use correct social security numbers on your tax return
February 21, 2000 The tax is due before the money is received
February 14, 2000 Estate planning is not just for the wealthy
February 7, 2000 Get more than a tax return from your accountant.
January 31, 2000 Know the estimated tax rules and avoid penalties.
January 24, 2000 A proper tax return can give you peace of mind and save you money.
January 17, 2000 How to beat the depreciation deduction and save taxes.
January 10, 2000 Avoid salt in the wound, tax-style.
January 3, 2000 Watch for these most-often-missed tax deductions.
   
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