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Tax Breaks for All (Even Top Earners); Some tax breaks are available to just about anybody -- regardless of income.
SmartMoney.comIf you're a high-income type, you're probably painfully aware that some tax breaks are phased out (either reduced or eliminated) as your adjusted gross income, or AGI, increases. That's the price of success, right? Well, not necessarily. ...
Tax Tip: Seniors, Don't Forget April 1; Did you turn 70 1/2 last year? Make sure you tap your IRA before April 1.
SmartMoney.comAre you an IRA owner who turned 70 1/2 last year? If you haven't already started tapping your traditional IRA, then April 17 isn't the only IRS deadline you need to heed this year. You're also required to take your first ...
3 Often Overlooked Tax Savers; Don't miss out on these three easy ways to cut Uncle Sam's tab.
SmartMoney.comAs unpleasant as filing one's taxes may be, don't let the desire to simply get your taxes done keep you from making sure you get every tax break you're entitled to.
Don't Lend Uncle Sam Money at Tax Time; Receiving a big refund or a staggering tax bill? Now's the time to correct it.
SmartMoney.comDo you have a juicy tax refund coming your way this year? Or were you once again blown away by how much you owe? It could be a sign that the amount your employer is withholding from your paycheck for taxes is out of whack.
Give Your College Kid a Tax Break; Even if you aren't eligible, Junior can take advantage of these tax credits.
SmartMoney.comIf you earn a healthy income, then you probably don't qualify for the higher-education tax credits intended to help pay college-tuition bills. However, your college-age child just might.
Mutual Fund Tax Breaks; Invest in international fund shares? Don't pay the IRS any more than necessary.
SmartMoney.comPart of being a smart mutual-fund investor is making sure you walk away with as much profit in your pocket as possible. This means avoiding load funds (usually, anyway) and funds with ridiculously high expense ratios.
20 Ways to Make the Most of Capital Gains; More than just stock and mutual-fund shares are eligible for favorable capital-gains tax treatment.
SmartMoney.comIf you're a stock or mutual-fund investor, then you probably know that investments held for more than a year and sold for a profit are subject to lower tax rates as long-term capital gains. Generally speaking, if you're in the 25% ...
More Time From the Tax Man; Can't get your tax act together by April 17? Just file for an extension.
SmartMoney.comTick, tock. Uncle Sam's deadline for your 2011 return is looming, and you aren't nearly ready to file? Now could be the time to come up with a backup plan. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Service has some sympathy for ...
How to Deduct Your Commuting Costs; Self-employed with a home office? You may be able to deduct these expenses.
SmartMoney.comFor most of us the cost of commuting between home and work isn't a deductible expense. But some lucky folks are indeed able to do this. If you're self-employed with a home office, then you just might be able to write off the cost ...
The Tax Benefits of Refinancing; Bischoff: If you refinanced your mortgage in 2011, make sure you get all your rightful tax breaks.
SmartMoney.comMany people refinanced their mortgages in 2011 to take advantage of super-low interest rates. If you refinanced last year, here's how to make sure you claim all your rightful deductions on your 2011 return.
Should I Pay My Taxes With Plastic? Slapping Uncle Sam's bill on your credit card may cost you.
SmartMoney.comWorried about how you're going to pay your tax bill? It might be tempting to slap it on plastic. After all, you can charge your 2011 federal income taxes on a Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express. What if you want a ...
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