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Looking For and Selecting a Tax Professional
If you are looking for assistance with tax returns or other financial records and preparations, a professional may be necessary. The best method of research to locate a competent professional is to si… Read More »
Article in »Introduction to Taxes and Basic Information
You might think that taxes are a necessary evil better left for professionals, but understanding the basics can help you minimize the total amount of taxes that you pay. When planning for t… Read More »
Article in »A Guide to Filing Your Tax Returns
Filing returns Unless you are a dependent or you did not make any money during the year, you will have to file a tax return using Form 1040 (or one of its variants, such as… Read More »
Article in »Explanation of the Major Factors Affecting Your Tax Returns
Deductions Deductions are expenses that are subtracted from your adjusted gross income when calculating taxable income. There are three types of standard deductions dependi… Read More »
Article in »Explanation of the Capital Gains Tax and Related Issues
Whenever you sell an investment at a profit, you will (in most cases) owe the IRS a tax known as a capital gains tax. This is true for most investments, including mutual funds, bonds, options, collect… Read More »
Article in »Tax Issues Related to Wash Sales, Lottery Winnings etc.
Wash Sale Rule The IRS defines a wash sale as the selling of a security at a loss and the immediate repurchase of the identical security within 30 days of the initial sale … Read More »
Article in »Tax Issues Related to Your Business
Small Business Small businesses must withhold federal income taxes from their employee's wages and pay them directly to the IRS. The amount depends on the size of the p… Read More »
Article in »Different Types of Credits to be Aware of While Filing Taxes
Credits Social Security Credit You begin earning Social Security Credits when you start working in a job that has Social Security benefits. Every … Read More »
Article in »End of the Year Tax Planning Tips
End of the year Many people don't even think about their taxes until March. But there are good reasons not to wait until the deadline looms in the near future. As the e… Read More »
Article in »IRS Audits and How to Deal With Them
Audits An audit is an IRS examination of an individual or corporation's tax return, to verify its accuracy. There are three types of audits: correspondence audits (the IRS ma… Read More »
Article in »Tax Implications of Different Types of Investments
Stocks When you sell a stock at a profit you incur capital gains taxes, which are calculated according to the amount of time that the stock is actually held . Th… Read More »
Article in »Tax Advantaged Investment Options for Retirement
As you review your current financial situation, always be planning for the future. Regardless of the amount of time you have until retirement, there are several things to keep in mind. … Read More »
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