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There’s only a little over a week left until personal and small business tax returns are due. As you’re finalizing your tax return, you may want to consider if you’ve claimed certain business related tax deductions. You could be leaving money on the table. Read More.

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Time Is Running Out To Claim $917 Million in 2009 Tax Refunds

Have you filed your 2009 tax return and claimed your refund yet? If not, you may be one of the 984,400 taxpayers that are owed $917 million in 2009 tax refunds. The IRS estimates more than half of the refunds are for at least $500. Read More.

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Are IRA Investment Fees Tax Deductible?


According to the latest census data, about 40% of all US households own an individual retirement account. The majority of households or 32% own a traditional IRA account and about 15% own a Roth. Of course, some households own both. Given the large percentage of households with an IRA, we've decided to address a common question. .
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Lesser Known 2012 Tax Breaks For You

There are many tax deductions that we all know about such as deducting mortgage interest, traditional IRA contributions and state income tax. What about the other lesser known tax breaks? Read More.

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The Home Energy Tax Credits For 2013


The home energy tax credits that expired at the end of 2011 were retroactively applied to 2012 and 2013. Those that made home improvements during 2013, should go through their receipts to see if they're eligible for the $500 tax credit. .
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The Tax Breaks Improve For Commuters in 2013

Lawmakers provided certain taxpayers that commute to work with a nice gift to bring in the New Year. The tax-free fringe benefit for using public transportation as well as qualified parking was increased for 2013 and retroactively applied to 2012. The change can save certain taxpayers several hundred to a thousand dollars annually. Find out if you’ll be a beneficiary. Read More.

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Seniors Can Now Donate Their IRAs To Charity


Many seniors were hoping that lawmakers would retroactively allow individuals to donate up to $100,000 of their IRA to charity. This little known tax break expired at the end of 2011 and had many seniors waiting for it be re-initiated for 2012 and into 2013. Their wish came true, but claiming this tax break for the 2012 tax year isn't very straightforward. After all, the agreement was reached on January 1, 2013 and required minimum distributions were due on December 31, 2013. .
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Last Minute 2012 Personal Tax Deduction Questions

The end of the year and the tax filing season is upon us. As you prepare to gather your tax documents, it’s important to understand all of the nuances for claiming personal tax deductions. Read More.

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The Zero Percent Capital Gains Tax May Apply To You

The window is quickly closing for investors to sell their long-term capital gains and pay no tax in 2012. While this specific tax break applies to investors that are currently in the 10% tax bracket, many mid to high-income earning families can benefit too. Find out how. Read More.

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