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So How Much Did He Really Save?
WSJ.comEduardo Saverin renounced his U.S. citizenship last year and now is a resident of Singapore. How much did he save on his taxes by making the switch then?
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Fate of Bush Tax Cuts Still Unknown
WSJ.comQ: I think taxpayers should be told if the Bush tax cuts expire this year.…I would like to know, and I consider myself an average confused taxpayer.
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Should You Renounce Your U.S. Citizenship?
WSJ.comFor some people, the best tax strategy is simply to pack up and leave. That is the lesson from the disclosure that Eduardo Saverin, the 30-year-old billionaire who helped found Facebook, has renounced his U.S. citizenship to become a ...
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Asia's Lighter Taxes Provide a Lure
WSJ.comSINGAPORE—Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin's recent decision to give up his U.S. citizenship in favor of long-term residence in Singapore has drawn fresh attention to the appeal of residing and investing in the wealthy city-state and ...
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Preparing for the End of the Bush Tax Cuts
WSJ.comThe Bush-era tax cuts—enacted in 2001 and 2003—are scheduled to expire at the end of this year. Unless Congress acts, most taxpayers will see rate and other increases.
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On 'General Obligation' Munis, Investors Advise Caution
WSJ.comWhen Jefferson County, Ala., defaulted on some municipal bonds last month, investors may have been surprised to learn that the county lacked the authority to fulfill the most basic obligation of its "general obligation" debt: It didn't have ...
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Should Carried Interest Be Taxed as Ordinary Income, Not as Capital Gains?
WSJ.comThe debate over the taxation of carried interest has been bubbling for years in Congress, to little, if any, effect. But the release of Mitt Romney's tax returns during the Republican presidential primaries—showing that much of the ...
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Skip the dorm, buy your kid a condo
MarketWatchPrices in many real-estate markets may be close to bottoming out. We hope. So the old adage about buying low may be something to consider if you have a kid who will soon be heading off to college. The idea is to buy a condo for the kid to ...
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Imprisoned Rajaratnam Ordered to Give Deposition in Tax Dispute
WSJ.comImprisoned former hedge-fund executive Raj Rajaratnam has been ordered to give a deposition from prison in a long-running dispute over a tax-shelter strategy he used in 1999 and in 2000.
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How to Amend Your Tax Return
WSJ.comIf you just discovered a mistake on that tax return you filed earlier this year, relax. You aren't alone. Thanks to our increasingly complex tax laws, it's easy to make costly mistakes on our returns. The usual solution is to file what is ...
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Picking a Place to Retire
WSJ.comWhere to retire? It's an age-old question that for many people centers on two big variables: housing costs and taxes. They should add a third criterion to their list: the percentage of people collecting pensions.
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Japan Flags Move at Intervention; Recovery, Tax Agenda Seen as Priorities
WSJ.comTOKYO—Japanese officials are signaling they could intervene in the currency market if the yen's rise threatens the government's top policy priority: the doubling of the sales tax.
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How Facebook's Elite Skirt Estate Tax
WSJ.comInvestors are focusing on Facebook's offering price as the company prepares to go public as soon as next week. Tax specialists are paying attention to something else: how half a dozen of the firm's luminaries, including founder Mark ...
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Rethink Your Withholding Amounts
WSJ.comIf you received a hefty income-tax refund from Uncle Sam this year, you had plenty of company. As of April 27, the Internal Revenue Service had authorized more than 99.1 million refunds for the 2011 tax year—up about 1% a year earlier. It ...
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How Will You Spend Your Refund?
WSJ.comLast time, I looked at why something that's bad for us—getting a big tax refund—feels good. Our rational side knows we shouldn't give Uncle Sam an interest-free loan by overpaying our taxes throughout the year, but our emotional side seems ...
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Health law’s demise would save big bucks, for some; Supreme Court’s decision could upend numerous tax provisions
MarketWatchSAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Whatever their opinion of the health-care reform law, wealthy Americans have a lot of money at risk in the Supreme Court’s coming decision on the law’s constitutionality.
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Time To Pay Up, Chump
WSJ.comWars, abortions, bridges to nowhere—you may be for or against these things, but you pay your taxes because it is an honor to provide revenue for your country.
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Shielding the Family Business
WSJ.comSmall-business owners often complain of feeling caught in the cross hairs of the tax code. For a change, here's good news. The Tax Court has just blessed a new technique that owners of closely held businesses—and wealthy families—can use to ...
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Done with taxes? Tame the paperwork monster; Financial records you can toss, and those you should keep
MarketWatchBOSTON (MarketWatch) — Finishing your taxes typically is more of a relief than a feel-good moment, but turning on your shredder can brighten your mood even more.
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Admit It—A Refund Feels Good
WSJ.comIt is one of life's conundrums: If we hate paying taxes, then why do we consistently overpay them, collectively lending Uncle Sam some $300 billion year after year—interest free?
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Taxes—Who Really Is Paying Up
WSJ.comDo you pay your fair share in taxes? Even as President Barack Obama pitches the "Buffett rule" to ensure that millionaires pay at least a 30% tax rate, some commentators are decrying the fact that about half of U.S. taxpayers don't pay any ...
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When Can Tax Cheats Relax?
WSJ.comIs a tax sin haunting you? Maybe you paid a baby sitter under the table, or "forgot" to declare income, or deducted personal expenses as business costs. Perhaps you didn't know a large tax or a form was due and found out only later. Maybe ...
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Taxes on mutual funds are a mess; Commentary: Abandon hope, all who wish for fund tax reform
MarketWatchBOSTON (MarketWatch) — As mutual fund investors put the finishing touches on their tax returns for 2011, they should also give up hope that the confusing, complex way funds are taxed will get better anytime soon.
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What's the Fate of the Estate Tax?
WSJ.comQ:Is there any recent information on the federal estate-tax law scheduled to expire after 2012? P.R., Coronado, Calif. A: Nobody knows what will happen to the federal estate tax after this year.
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Dodging a 'Cost Basis' Crisis
WSJ.comSelling a stock or a mutual fund is getting a lot more complicated. New tax rules are changing how your brokers report sales of stocks, exchange-traded funds and mutual funds to the Internal Revenue Service and could deny you the full tax ...
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Yes, You Do Have to Pay Your Taxes
WSJ.comWhen it comes to taxes, beware of frivolity. Despite repeated court rulings to the contrary, some people continue to insist there is no law requiring them to pay federal income taxes. Or that wages, tips and other compensation for personal ...
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Yen Recovers vs. Dollar
WSJ.comNEW YORK—The yen strengthened against the dollar Monday, bouncing back from an eight-month low. Market participants said the currency had fallen too far recently, having dropped 5% since the Bank of Japan boosted the size of its ...
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Time for a 'Backdoor' IRA?
WSJ.comUncertainty over the fate of the looming 3.8% tax on investment income is fueling new focus on a trusted tax maneuver: the "backdoor" Roth individual retirement account.
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Investors Gird for Higher Dividend Taxes
WSJ.comFinancial advisers and their clients are starting to plan for, if not yet act on, a possible jump in taxes on dividends. Dividend-producing stocks have had a special attraction among investors in recent years, in part because of the ...
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The Rush to Avoid Gift Taxes; How to Make Sure You Don't End Up With 'Donor's Remorse'
WSJ.comAs the deadline approaches for taking advantage of the government's $5 million gift-tax exemption, estate planners are dealing with the fear of "donor's remorse." Families are looking to set up so-called irrevocable ...
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Ten Perennial Mistakes That Tax Filers Make
WSJ.comTax laws change with alarming frequency, but some taxpayer errors are perennial. Here are 10 things that tax filers commonly forget to do, according to Greg Rosica, a tax partner at Ernst & Young and lead author of the Ernst & Young ...
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Last-Minute Tax Tips
WSJ.comThe tax filing deadline, April 17, is coming up soon—and experts say this year's returns are littered with potential land mines. Among them: a new form for reporting foreign financial assets (with large penalties for not filing) and a ...
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Tax Deduction for Helping Relatives
WSJ.comWith the economy sluggish, a growing number of Americans are providing financial support to relatives, including so-called boomerang children and aging parents. Come tax day, those who pay a significant portion of the bills on behalf of a ...
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Who Gets the Child Tax Breaks After a Divorce
WSJ.comDivorces cause tax issues, including which parent is allowed to claim valuable child-related tax breaks. Sometimes, it depends on which parent is allowed to claim the child as a dependent.
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IRS curbing offshore tax evasion: commissioner; Warns of ‘disaster’ if tax issues aren’t resolved
MarketWatchWASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Doug Shulman said Thursday the tax service is “putting a big dent in offshore tax evasion” as part of its plan to focus on large businesses.
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Traps for Small Businesses
WSJ.comA pair of changes for 2011 could mean big headaches for taxpayers who report business or partnership income on their individual tax returns.
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IRS Expands Breaks for Struggling Taxpayers
WSJ.comThe Internal Revenue Service announced last week additions to its Fresh Start program for struggling taxpayers. The new features include penalty relief for the unemployed and expanded installment-payment options. The agency began the Fresh ...
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Can I Deduct Sales Tax on a Car?
WSJ.comQ: I bought a new personal car in November 2011. Am I allowed to deduct the $600 sales tax on that car? I itemize deductions, file a joint return and have adjusted gross income of about $110,000. I live in Wisconsin and pay state income ...
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Beware Tax Rules When Refinancing
WSJ.comAs more people refinance home mortgages, some are getting tripped up by tax-deduction rules. Those who decide to borrow more than they owe on their existing mortgage often assume they can write off interest on the whole new loan, but in many ...
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The 305 Year Itch; The prospect of a divorce between England and Scotland has pricked up the ears of investors
WSJ.comIt is an attractive vision. As a small, independent, European nation, Scotland would enjoy competitive corporation tax and good public services, thus becoming the destination of choice for business and high-net-worth individuals. The ...
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Maximum Money: What Budget 2012 Means for You
WSJ.comIndividuals got some income tax breaks in the federal budget on Friday, but its net benefit could be muted because Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee also raised indirect taxes and took a step to make gold costlier.
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By Jack Hough; Will a Dividend-Tax Hike Spoil the Party?
WSJ.comApple's dividend announcement this past week is good news for income investors, but bad news might be lurking around the corner. Unless Congress takes action, the top tax rate for the highest earners on most dividends, currently 15%, is ...
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5 ways investors can beat the retirement bandits; Commentary: Demographics, taxes, low yields threaten living standards
MarketWatchPALO ALTO, Calif. (MarketWatch) — Millions of Americans have worked hard for a lifetime, paid their mortgages, in some cases put their kids through college, donated to charity, and somehow tucked away enough money to take care of their ...
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New Rules Target Offshore Funds; Regulations are prompting some financial advisers to urge their clients to bring money back to the U.S.
WSJ.comOwning a portfolio of offshore holdings is about to get much riskier, thanks to new U.S. tax-reporting rules, financial advisers say. As a result, some advisers are urging clients to shift money back to the U.S.
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The Tax Mess Deepens
WSJ.comEpic failure in Washington is causing epic uncertainty for taxpayers. This week, Congress's special 12-member deficit-cutting committee failed to agree on even a broad outline for addressing the U.S.'s fiscal woes. It marked the ...
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Donate to Charity From Your IRA
WSJ.comQ: I know I can donate money from my individual retirement account directly to charity this year and not pay taxes on the amount withdrawn. Will the same rule apply next year?
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The Rules for Deducting Donations
WSJ.comGenerosity is its own reward. But if you want to deduct your donations, make sure you understand the tax law's fine print. First, you can't deduct charitable contributions on your federal income-tax return unless you ...
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How to Build Your Financial Dream Team
WSJ.comWith stock markets volatile, tax rates uncertain and estate laws facing review next year, these are challenging times even for the best professional advisers. Are yours making the grade?
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Ask Next; Paying Taxes on IRAs; Taking distributions, Social Security survivors, and helping grandkids save
WSJ.comI am 78 and have been taking minimum distributions from my IRA. I use TurboTax and haven't encountered a provision to separately account for the after-tax contributions I've made. As far as I can tell, I am paying full tax on my ...
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How to Dodge Last-Minute Tax Traps
WSJ.comThe holidays are here and everything important is done, right? Well, maybe not everything. Some will find themselves racing next week to meet year-end tax deadlines to make charitable gifts, plan taxes on investments and make annual gifts to ...
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Frequent-Flier Tax Traps
WSJ.comThe tax treatment of frequent-flier miles is at center stage following the disclosure that thousands of Citibank customers received notices in January that miles they received for opening new accounts last year produced taxable income.
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States' Benefits for 529 Plans Not Created Equal
WSJ.comFor all the risks that come with investing in 529 college-savings plans in a period of market tumult, investors in most states have one certainty: that they'll receive state tax benefits for their contributions to their home ...
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What's Next for Offshore Accounts? The IRS Is Ramping Up Efforts to Flush Out Taxpayers Hiding Money Abroad, Even as New Opportunities Are Emerging to Move Money Offshore Legally
WSJ.comHere's an irony: Even as the U.S. government is cracking down on illegal foreign accounts, other new laws and proposals could present big incentives for the wealthy to move more money offshore.
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Financing Your Future; How to Make Your Nest Egg Last Longer; When it comes time to tap savings, use the tax code to your advantage
WSJ.comYou probably know the conventional wisdom: When spending retirement savings, drain taxable accounts first, to give the money in tax-deferred 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts more time to grow, and leave tax-free Roth IRAs for ...
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U.S. Income 'Tax Gap' Widens
WSJ.comThe Internal Revenue Service estimated that Americans underpaid their taxes by $385 billion for tax year 2006 in its latest report on the nation's "tax gap"—an estimate of taxes owed but not paid.
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Will Sales-Tax Deduction Live On?
WSJ.comQ: Is there any hope that Congress will extend the sales-tax deduction on our federal income tax returns for 2012 and on? B.W.B., Lake Worth, Fla.
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U.S.: Swiss Bank Is 'Fugitive' in Tax Case
WSJ.comNEW YORK—U.S. prosecutors labeled Switzerland's oldest bank a "fugitive" after its representatives failed to appear at a court hearing Friday on charges it helped wealthy Americans hide from U.S. tax authorities more than ...
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AMT Complicates Tax Estimates
WSJ.comMany retirees make estimated tax payments four times a year. But due to uncertainty in the tax laws in 2012—in particular, the expiration of the patch for the alternative minimum tax—calculating those payments may prove more difficult than ...
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TAX STRATEGY; Tax-Wise Funds vs. ETFs; Which option is better for investors looking to limit Uncle Sam's take?
WSJ.comAbout five years ago, George Papadopoulos shifted his clients' assets out of tax-managed mutual funds and into exchange-traded funds. A certified financial planner in Novi, Mich., he says the move made good financial sense and pleased ...
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What Is the Payroll Tax Reduction?
WSJ.comQ: I hear much about reducing the payroll tax. Is this the same as reducing the general income tax rate? W.W., Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. A: No. Those are separate issues.
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Congress Eyes New Rules For Inherited IRAs
WSJ.comA surprise proposal in Congress to drum up tax revenue from inherited IRAs is raising eyebrows—and making some financial advisers nervous. A Senate Finance Committee proposal floated this past week as part of a highway-funding bill would ...
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Tax Prep for the Novice
WSJ.comTax season is unnerving for most people—and it can be especially so for 20-somethings who have little or no experience with the process. Though young adults generally have relatively simple returns, they're prone to making big mistakes ...
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What You Can Learn From Mitt's Tax Return
WSJ.comHow did they do it? That is the question many Americans are asking of Mitt and Ann Romney's 2010 tax bill, disclosed on Monday evening. While the couple paid almost $3 million in taxes, that amounted to less than 14% of their $21.6 ...
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Five Tools to Lower Your Tax Bill
WSJ.comIt's that time of the year again – time to think about your taxes. With just two months before the financial year-end, now is the time to make tax-saving investments and provide their proof and other documents to your employer, helping ...
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The Road Ahead for Taxes; With Washington unlikely to address major tax questions soon, taxpayers are facing a lot of guesswork. Here's what to do now.
WSJ.comIt is a new year, but taxpayers already are feeling déjà vu. A slew of major tax cuts is set to expire at year's end—as was the case in 2010. Now, as then, Washington faces the choice of letting income, capital-gains, estate and other ...
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Keep the Stock, Donate the Beans; As donors try to stay liquid, they look for strategies to give away other types of assets
WSJ.comEarlier this year, an Iowa farmer called up nonprofit consultant Bryan Clontz looking to donate 15,000 bushels of soybeans to charity. Mr. Clontz got a quote from a local commodities broker, and all told, the farmer ended up donating about ...
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Olympus Accountant Linked With Entrepreneur on Trial
WSJ.comTOKYO—Four obscure companies at the center of Olympus Corp.'s bookkeeping scandal share the same auditor—an accountant whose tax strategies for an entrepreneur drew objections in 2003 from tax authorities for pushing the boundaries of ...
5 Ways to Avoid an IRS Audit; Real-Time Advice: As the U.S. cracks down on tax dodgers, some tips for keeping the taxman away.
SmartMoney.comThe Treasury Department's aggressive crackdown on offshore tax dodging announced Wednesday is sure to heighten many people's fears of drawing IRS ire, say tax experts -- even among those who don't stash millions abroad.
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10 ways to get the most out of your IRA
MarketWatchBOSTON (MarketWatch) — When it comes to individual retirement accounts, better known as IRAs, you might think you’ve got it all figured out. After all, these accounts have been around since 1974 and, with few exceptions, haven’t changed all ...
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IRS Targets High Earners
WSJ.comIf your income is high, your chances of getting a visit from the Tax Man are on the rise—and there isn't much you can do about it. Last year, the Internal Revenue Service sharply increased face-to-face audits of upper-income taxpayers, ...
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Taking Your Pension Private
WSJ.comIf you are self-employed and in the top echelon of earners, there is a big potential retirement-plan tax break available to you—and you don't even have to be Mitt Romney to get it.
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IRA Heirs Do's and Don'ts
WSJ.comWhat's the best way to handle an inherited IRA? A recent column about an IRS ruling sparked a slew of reader questions about the mechanics of transferring individual retirement accounts from one generation to another without running ...
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Blessings of Gridlock—Few Changes in Taxes
WSJ.comYou may not be in the same financial league as Mitt Romney, but look on the bright side: Your tax return this year probably is much simpler than his.
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There's Still Time to Cut Your 2011 Income Taxes
WSJ.comEven with barely a month left in the year, there are still moves you can make to limit your 2011 federal income taxes. Here are a few things you can try between now and New Year's Eve that might ease this year's tax burden and set ...
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More Uncertainty for 2013
WSJ.comTax planning is seldom simple, but lately it has been next to impossible. At year's end, a host of temporary provisions expire, and lawmakers have put forth radically different proposals for what to do next. Throw in an election year, ...
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Surprising Tax Lessons From John Edwards's Indictment
WSJ.comCould two obscure taxes paid by a wealthy heiress save a former politician from prison? Quite possibly, say tax- and election-law experts. The curious tale offers a lesson for ordinary taxpayers as well.
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By Laura Saunders; State-Tax Deadbeats Face Tough New Measures
WSJ.comHere's a wake-up call for state-tax scofflaws: On Oct. 4, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill requiring the Golden State's motor vehicle department to suspend the driver's licenses of its worst delinquents.
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Taking Advantage of the Downturn; Market Selloffs Are Never Fun. But There Are Ways for Smart Investors to Capitalize
WSJ.comThere is no way to sugarcoat the market plunge of the past two weeks— it has been brutal. The good news is that it isn't forever. And in the meantime, there are ways for investors to take advantage of lower stock prices to pick up ...
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Roth Regrets? Still Time to Change.
WSJ.comSome retirement savers might rue the big tax bill that came from their decision to convert a traditional individual retirement account to a Roth IRA. But those who made a conversion in 2010 still have a couple of weeks left to undo their ...
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Unloading Stuff? Watch for Taxes.
WSJ.comMore baby boomers are downsizing or helping their parents pare possessions, fueled by the poor economy and aging population. But those doing so should take note: Whether unloading belongings on Craigslist.com, at a garage sale or by making ...
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Tax Breaks for Students
WSJ.comIt's application season, and not just for high-school and college seniors. The weak economy is also prompting older workers to return to school to refresh their skills or acquire new ones.
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The Real World: Tax Tips for Summer Workers
WSJ.comThe outlook for summer jobs for young people remains cloudy. Although the unemployment rate of 17.3% for workers ages 16 to 24 was down slightly in May compared with the 18% rate of a year ago, it was still far higher than the prerecession ...
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Lawmakers Set to Eliminate Patents on Tax Strategies
WSJ.comWASHINGTON—U.S. patent number 7,698,194 isn't an ingenious new machine or a breakthrough medical treatment. It's a method of analyzing the taxes associated with college-savings plans.
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Tax Reprieve For Spouses
WSJ.comThe Internal Revenue Service just made it easier for some individuals to free themselves of liability for a spouse's tax debt. Last week, the IRS eliminated a rule that disqualified taxpayers from the "innocent spouse" relief ...
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Taxes: How To Turn In Your Neighbor to the IRS
WSJ.comMaybe it's your brother-in-law, who has a new Mercedes and likes to quip that only fools pay all their taxes. Or else a contractor who overcharged for a home renovation and then demanded you make the check payable to "cash." ...
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Before You Get on That Plane... If you're being transferred outside the U.S., make sure you know the financial implications. There are a lot of them.
WSJ.comPlanning to live and work outside the U.S.? Make sure you do your homework before getting on the plane. While becoming an expatriate can be exciting, wealth managers say it's essential to understand legal, tax and financial issues in ...
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Extreme Tax Frustration; Commodity ETFs Can Wreak Havoc On Your Tax Bill. Here's What You Need to Know
WSJ.comCommodities are hot, but exchange-traded funds and other vehicles that hold them are causing massive tax headaches for investors. Just ask Darren Neuschwander, an accountant in Robertsdale, Ala., with high-net-worth clients around the ...
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By Laura Saunders; Unleashing Deductions for Your Pets
WSJ.comA self-described "cat lady" named Jan Van Dusen from Oakland, Calif., in June won a Tax Court decision against the Internal Revenue Service that broadened the scope for deducting animals on tax returns.
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Renting Out Home? Watch for 14-Day Rule
WSJ.comThinking of renting out your home for a short period this summer? If so, it might be helpful to familiarize yourself with what tax experts refer to as the 14-day rule.
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Write Off Your Job Hunt!
WSJ.comIt's no secret that millions of Americans are looking for work, from recent graduates to downsized late-career employees who aren't ready to retire.
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You Can Opt to Deduct Sales Taxes
WSJ.comQ: Will the Internal Revenue Service be allowing taxpayers a sales-tax credit for purchasing a new vehicle in 2011 like they did last year? P.C.A., Roseville, Calif.
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Turning Losses Into Gains
WSJ.comAttention, investors: Uncle Sam will share your pain—if you let him. In the midst of market turmoil, it is easy to forget how generous the U.S. tax code is to investors. Not only is the 15% top rate on long-term capital gains less than half ...
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Brazil to Increase Tax on Cigarettes
WSJ.comSÃO PAULO—Less than one month after the announcement of a cut in taxes for some industrial sectors in Brazil, the government announced an increase in the tax on cigarettes to compensate for the reduction in collections.
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Big Year for Bond ETFs Could End With a Visit from the Tax Man
WSJ.comInvestors in one of Main Street's hottest investment products may get an unexpected parcel this holiday season—a tax bill. Exchange-traded funds, which are baskets of securities that follow an asset class or sector, have been a hit for ...
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Closing the 'Tax Gap'
WSJ.comQ: A few years ago, I heard a lot about how important it is to close the so-called "tax gap." What's the latest? Has the IRS issued an updated estimate?
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One Easy Way to Lose That Charitable Deduction
WSJ.comGet the letter. Get the letter. Get the letter. That should be the mantra of taxpayers who make charitable gifts of $250 or more. "The letter" refers to the charity's missive acknowledging your donation, and it must say ...
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GOP Balks at Taxes to Finance Jobs Plan
WSJ.comThe prospects for President Barack Obama's $447 billion jobs plan grew dimmer Monday as he unveiled the fine print of how it would be paid for—primarily through tax increases that Republicans said would destroy jobs, not create them.
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Perry Joins Flat-Tax Camp
WSJ.comRepublican presidential candidate Rick Perry rolled out an economic plan aimed at appealing to conservatives by lowering taxes, flattening tax rates and sharply shrinking the size of government.
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Before Revamping Tax Code, Lawmakers Get Educated
WSJ.comWASHINGTON—The foundation is being quietly laid for a tax-system overhaul as bipartisan members of the House Ways and Means committee have started rounds of private meetings with the Joint Committee on Taxation to dig into the tax code.
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Special Tax Deductions for Special Education
WSJ.comMore than six million children in the U.S. fall into the "special needs" category, and their ranks are expanding. The number of those affected by one developmental disability alone—autism—grew more than 70% between 2005 and 2010.
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