What You Should Know About Kiddie Tax

The new kiddie tax change, which was approved by congress, is good only until a child turns 18, as apposed to the old law where it was done away with on the child's 14th birthday. For 2006 and 2007, a child's investment income that exceeds $1,700 is taxed at the parent's rate. To earn $1,700 of income, the invested principal would have to be at least $21,250, assuming an 8 percent annual yield. The first $850.00 of a child's investment earnings will remain tax-free, whereas, the next $850.00 is taxed at the child's rate, which is 10% for interest income and 5% for qualified dividends, and long-term capital gains. The parent's rate can go as high as 35%.

Six States Get An Extra Day to File Their Taxes in '07 - Is Yours One of Them?

Which day should you file your tax return in 2007? It depends!

Telephone Excise Tax Refund Offered to Taxpayers in 2006

A one-time only refund is being offered on federal tax returns this year for anyone who has had any kind of phone service since March 1, 2003. The Telephone Excise Tax refund reimburses taxpayers on a tax paid for long distance telephone use, whether they used a land line or a cell phone.

Advice On Getting Ready to File Your Taxes

As we turn into the new year, hope springs eternal. In other news, it is almost tax season. Here are a few hints to help you get ready and keep the pain of preparing taxes to a minimum.

International Vat – How You Can Save Money While Traveling In The UK & Europe

If you live anywhere in the European Union (EU) or the United Kingdom (UK), or if you are a visitor to any countries, then you it is likely you will find yourself paying a Value Added Tax (VAT) on every day goods that you purchase. While each member of the EU and the UK has their own rules for what is taxed and what the percentage is, the rate and type of good taxed varies from country to country. This international vat tax goes to the taxing government body to be used for programs within the country.

How To Pay Less Tax For Your Home

There are several homeowners' expenses that can be deducted by using Schedule A. The largest is mortgage interest payment unless the loan exceeds $1 million. In addition, IRS guidelines allow interest payments for home equity loans (HEL) or home equity lines of credit (HELOC) to be deducted under certain circumstances.

Avoid Pay Stub and Tax Refund Loans

What could be better than getting an advance on your tax refund from the good ole IRS? Well, you better give some thought to the fees you are paying for that advance.

Tax Developments in 2007

As we turn to 2007, it is almost time to start thinking about the unthinkable. Yep, taxes. So, what developments can we expect to see in 2007 on the tax front?

Overlooked Federal Tax Deductions and Credits

Learning how to find overlooked tax deductions and credits can you reap you a bundle of money at tax time. Why do some people always seem to get a bigger tax refund than others? What if there was an easy way you could learn to increase your tax refund by 15%, 25% - even 50% or more. How much more money would you get at tax time as a result?

Bill That Provides Tax Relief Signed By The President

Another one-year benefit for 2007 will allow military personnel to use combat pay (which is tax free) in the calculation that determines earned income. This will allow some personnel to qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, and others to increase the credit they receive.

Free Online Federal Income Tax Refund, Return Estimator 2006

Perhaps you want to know how much your tax refund will be, or maybe how much money you might owe come tax time. If you want to find out, the fastest way to do it is by using an online Federal income tax refund - return estimator.

Federal Tax Preparation Software Online

Would you like to prepare your Federal taxes online this year? When it comes to Federal tax preparation, you now have the option of filing and preparing your taxes online. Doing your taxes online is faster, easier, and more convenient than ever before.

File Taxes Online for Free

IRS free file is an electronic tax filing program for eligible taxpayers. If you are eligible you may file your federal taxes online for free. Since 2003 there has been more than 15 million tax returns filed using the program.

Alabama Smokey Taxes

In fact, cigarette tax is amazingly the state third largest source of income on its general budget, surpassing even property taxes which rank fifth. It is expected that the state will collect approximately $182 million in cigarette taxes this year. It is not alone, however. Georgia is poised to collect about $247 million, Florida $452 million and Michigan a whapping $1.1 billion.

Maximize Small Business Tax Deductions and Tax Credits

Owning a small business can give you an edge at income tax time, if you are armed with as much information about small business tax credits and deductions as you can. Since small business owners are three times more likely to be audited by the IRS than a non-owner, it is very important to have accurate information, and to make sure you qualify for the credits and deductions you are claiming.