Back To School ? Educators Deduct School Expenses

As teachers and students head back to school following a glorious summer, it's time to remind teachers to organize 2004 school expenses. Under a temporary tax code change, teachers can deduct certain school-related expenses from adjusted gross income.Educator Expense DeductionIf you work in the education field, you may be able... Read More

Marriage or Divorce ? Check Your Social Security Number

Newlyweds and the recently divorced should make sure that names on their tax returns match those registered with the Social Security Administration (SSA). A mismatch between a name on the tax return and a Social Security number (SSN) could unexpectedly increase a tax bill or reduce the size of any... Read More

IRS Lock-In Letters ? What?s An Employer To Do?

Employers often ask employees to designate the amount of tax withholdings for paychecks. Occasionally, employees will fail to withhold a sufficient amount in the eyes of the IRS. The IRS will then send a "lock-in" letter on the amount to be withheld. What's an employer to do?WithholdingsFour taxes must be... Read More

Tax Time Tune Up

Excerpted from the new book, "How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain" TMThe complete article with pictures and sample Auto Log is available at www.organize.comEvery year American companies lose millions of dollars in productivity to employees who end up taking their own personal time off to... Read More

How To Get An Extension To File Your Business Tax Returns

Yes, the tax season is upon with the first filing date for some businesses being March 15, 2005. If you can't imagine getting your tax returns together by that date, you need not worry. The IRS automatically gives you an extension if your file the appropriate form. As you might... Read More

The Seven Deadly Tax Sins: Commonly Missed Deductions

It's that time again, the April 15 tax deadline is looming large. If youre like most people, you havent gathered all of your tax records, let alone filled your return.Before you dig in and get started, take this opportunity to first review a list of a few tax deductions to... Read More

State Tax Information

All states also have their own tax system. Typically there is a tax on real estate, and there may be additional income taxes, sales taxes, and excise taxes. Oil and mineral producing states often have a severance tax, which is similar to an excise tax in that tax is paid... Read More

The Tax Man Cometh... To Search

You're at your office, or home, and the doorbell rings ? it's the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA").The first thing to do is find out why they've come. If it is an "inspection, audit or examination" of your books and records under §231.1 Income Tax Act ("ITA") then they have a... Read More

Tax Trap #2 -- Double Taxation: Isnt Once Enough?

Have you been thinking about incorporating your small business or self-employment activity? The advantages are many!For starters, you'll be protecting yourself and your family from the possible of a business ending lawsuit. Forming a corporation is Step One on the path known as "Asset Protection" -- you are moving from... Read More

SFR Substitute for Returns: IRS Action on Non-Filers

In the latest Star Wars episode, the evil empire executes a brutal revenge on the Jedi. While the IRS is not an evil empire (and due to the Revenue Reform Act of 1998 not very brutal anymore); it too is executing revenge on those who do not comply with filing... Read More

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About Income Taxes; Tidbits

1812The first attempt to impose an income tax on America... Read More

Save Money on Taxes - Double Your Income Now With Tax Saving Tips on Deductions

Adding Your First Additional Stream of IncomeMost new wealth builders... Read More

Employment Taxes ? Depositing With The IRS

If your business has employees, you must pay employment taxes.... Read More

Where to Find Tax Breaks for Your Home Based Business

April 15th looms in front of most people every year... Read More

1031 Exchange Rules and Requirements

Following is a reproduction of the IRS's rules and requirements... Read More

Render Unto Caesar

Once a year Canadian taxpayers are required, by law, to... Read More

Tips and Simple Guidelines on How to Calculate Payroll Taxes

Managing a business small, medium or big requires you to... Read More

Small Business Tax Deductions for Year End 2004

As a small business owner, it's wise to familiarize yourself... Read More

Tax Reduction Tips

In the rush to get tax returns prepared and filed... Read More

A Taxing Investment

April 15 - The most dreaded day of the year... Read More

Furnishing Evidence in E-Tax Compliance

Self-assessment relies on taxpayers voluntarily meeting their tax obligations. This... Read More

How To Claim CHILD TAX CREDIT The Right Way And Add An Extra $2,000 To Your Refund

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that it costs nearly... Read More

Fiscal Deity: Tax Consultant

Strategic planning throughout the year results in a minimal tax... Read More

Tax Tips for Home-Based Business Owners

As tax time approaches, many home-based business owners begin completing... Read More

Rental Property Tax Deductions

Own residential rental properties? This article discusses how income from... Read More

Access to E-records by Taxing Authorities: A Case for Pakistan (Part I)

Background issues of access to recordsTo assess the records at... Read More

Tax Deductions - Mr. C.P.A. Can I Deduct a Pizza? You Too Can Deduct Your Fun By Using Tax Tips

Recently, I stumbled across a concept that could change your... Read More

Deducting Points On Home Refinances

Deduction of Refinance PointsAny points that you pay in the... Read More

Electronic Commerce Taxation and Pakistan

Assume a buyer in Pakistan downloads software from the Internet... Read More

State Tax Information

All states also have their own tax system. Typically there... Read More

Tax Deduction for Alimony Payments? - Yes!

Over 50% of marriages end in divorce in the United... Read More

Small Businesses Filing Amended Federal Tax Returns to Recover Money

Small Businesses Filing Amended Federal Tax Returns to... Read More

IRS Offer-in-Compromise, Hype or Hope?

"Settle for Pennies on the Dollar! IRS debts settled for... Read More

Truly Bizarre Taxes: The Tax on Illegal Drugs

One can never underestimate the enthusiasm that politicians have for... Read More

Navigating The Internet Sales Tax Laws

QUESTION: I have been contacted by my local city... Read More

Insider Guides to IRS Audits!

Ever wish that, as a business owner, you knew exactly... Read More

Tax Help Secret: Avoiding the Entreprenuers Curse

Your days as an entrepreneur and businessperson are consumed with... Read More

Euro Tax Haven Threat

Media reporting of a new EU savings tax directive has... Read More

Are You An Innocent Victim of These Popular Myths?

Misconceptions, misinterpretations and just plain "untruths" are floating about income... Read More

Surprising Truths About Tax Preparers

Choosing the right tax preparer for your business is a... Read More

Failure To Pay Employment Taxes ? Penalties

As an employer, you must pay employment taxes if you... Read More

Small Business Tax Deduction - Write-Off Bad Debts

Practically every small business has receivables that it cannot obtain... Read More

Need a Copy of Your Tax Return Information?

Taxpayers have two easy and convenient options for getting copies... Read More