Free Online Income Tax Calculator

I bet you never thought you would hear the words “free” and “income tax” in the same sentence! Well, you’re right, there is nothing free about taxes, however there are some free tools on the Internet to help you at tax time.

Capital Gains Tax Laws Explained

Would you like to know what is considered capital gains by the IRS? Would you like to know how much it might cost you? Capital gains is what the IRS says is your profit when you sell something that is defined as a capital asset. Real estate, mutual fund shares, stocks, and bonds are all considered capital assets. If you inherited a home or real estate you might be subject to the capital gains tax.

How to Get Social Security for Both Spouses When There Is Only One Business

A husband and wife who own a business can choose to classify the business as a partnership for federal tax purposes by filing partnership tax returns, OR they can choose to classify the business as a sole proprietorship by filing a Schedule C (Form 1040) listing one spouse as the sole proprietor

Tax Planning: Legal And Savings Issues

Tax planning has been in the eye of the storm recently, owing to the many corporate scandals that have shaken the market. If you’re small business has franchisees in another country that makes tax planning even more difficult. To avoid problems with tax authorities, tax planning should be made as a part of corporate planning.

Tax Software For Home Based Internet Business

A good tax software system for a home based business will assist you in finding all of the tax benefits that are available to you. One of the most obvious deductions will be the home office deduction. If you operate a business from your home you are able to deduct a portion of your rent or house payment on your taxes.

Understanding the New Energy Tax Credits for Homeowners

Global warming, dependence on foreign oil, high energy prices-yikes-one can't help but look for ways to conserve energy.

The IRS Is Coming - Are You Ready?

The audit itself is traditionally thought as a meeting between an agent of the IRS and the taxpayer. However a good percentage of tax audits come in the form of a letter asking for clarification or substantiation of items on the tax return. Careful and organized record keeping usually make these types of audits resolve rather smoothly.

Get Your Taxes In Order As The Year Comes To A Close

If you complain about paying taxes, and who doesn’t, then you need to take steps to limit the pain next April. Yep, you should always make adjustments to your finances at the end of each year.

Deducting the Home Office: Who Cares About Recapture?

The home office deduction is one of the least understood deductions. Many taxpayers avoid the deduction, frequently on the advice of their tax accountant or attorney, for fear of an IRS audit or concerns over the recapture of depreciation when their personal residence is later sold. This article will provide a brief description of the tax savings components associated with the home office deduction for both itemizer and non-itemizer taxpayers and provide some net present value illustrations so that you can see the impact of the recapture of depreciation when your personal residence is sold. The impact is modest.

1031 Exchange for Commercial Real Estate

A 1031 exchange is defined under section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. This code states that if an asset, usually some kind of real estate like land or building, is sold and the proceeds of the sale are reinvested in a similar kind of asset, then no gain or loss is recognized, permitting the deferment of capital gains taxes. A 1031 exchange is also called Like Kind exchange.

How Do Taxes Apply To A Corporation

A corporation is a designated entity where the individuals related to it, and the company, have different legal identities. The reason most companies prefer to incorporate is asset protection – incorporation protects your personal assets from seizure during a lawsuit.

Child Care Tax Deduction 101

For parents of children 12 and under, the child care tax deduction can be a life saver to working parents. Parents should become familiar with the tax information regarding the child care tax deduction. If they aren’t sure what to do, there are many tax professionals which can offer tax advice on how to claim this deduction. All of this can help them when it comes time to file taxes online.

Tax Deduction 101 for Home Based Businesses

Seeking tax advice and tax tips is never a bad idea. When it is time to file your home based businesses taxes online you want to have every weapon that is legally at your disposal. Having a list of acceptable deductions for your home business will allow you to quickly and legitimately flow through the tax season with little to no hiccups.

3 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Tax Deductions

Hundreds of tax deductions that could be filed and claimed go unaccounted for each year. Unfortunately, it is just because people do not realize that they can take them that they do not.

An Instant Pay Raise Can Help Your Spouse Stay Home With the Kids!

Over 70% of American families have two bread winners. But often the second breadwinner is not bringing home enough to make it worthwhile, particularly if the trade off is putting the children in day care. The author analyzes the typical two income family situation and proposes a solution that will allow many spouses to stay home and get paid by the IRS.