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.

How Are Bonds Taxed Upon Death - A Sequel

Question: Thank you so much for your response. It was over and above what I needed to know, which is great. The more informed we are on this the better! I do have one additional question. If we cash out the bonds with the estate, the interest will be around $300,000.00. If we cash them out individually (split 3 ways), won't the taxes be lower as they will be under $150,000.00 (including our other income) for each of us and in a much lower tax bracket? I am not clear on the advantages of cashing them out in the estate. Please explain this further. Thank you, R.

Home Improvements Qualify For Tax Deductions

It is very important that home owners are aware that improvements to their homes will qualify for tax deductions. However, it is critical to understand what qualifies as an improvement, and what is simply considered a repair.

Cut Your Taxes And Receive a Larger Refund - Start A Home Based Business

Did you know that nearly 50% of an employee’s income is paid to the government? Employees basically work to pay the government from January to mid May in the form of taxes. There is a legitimate way to cut your taxes and receive a refund check.

As a Bookseller Don't Risk Being Accused of Cheating on Your Taxes

Since the inception of the various online marketplaces for booksellers there has been a lot of abuse with respect to the reporting of both federal and state tax obligations; don't be fooled, the authorities do have ways of finding you out.

Raising Taxes Hurts Individuals and the Consumer

It is a known fact that high taxes in any nation hurt the individual and this is because the government is inefficient compared to businesses in the things that they do and when they tax us, the money they spend is not well spent. If on the other hand taxes are low and the individuals and consumers have more money to spend they are much better with their money and much more efficient.

California Enterprise Zone Tax Credits Have Saved Businesses Millions

Not claiming the California Enterprise Zone Tax Credits can be one of the most costly mistakes they ever make. The program can generate state tax credits for the business of up to $10,000 per qualified employee per year.

IRS and Private Debt Collectors

The terror of most Americans is to be hunted by the IRS for overdue taxes. Well, the terror has evolved a bit as the IRS is now using private debt collectors to do much of the work.

Not all CPAs and Attorneys Are Knowledgeable on Capital Gains Tax Issues

Does your CPA, Attorney, Financial Advisor or Realtor understand how to help you with your Capital Gains Tax Problem? Many have no idea, but are reluctant to tell you so.

Tax Tips for Small Businesses

The IRS has come out with a special program known as STEP, or Small Business Tax Education that you can read to understand the overall tax structure. There are a few things that can be done to make sure that the process of filing your taxes is smooth and easy.

Prepare Your Taxes Online and Get Your Refund Fast

Join the millions of people who have discovered how easy, online tax filing can be. The cost will be much less, your tax forms will get to the IRS with no hand-written errors, and you will get your tax refund in as little as 10 days.

IRS and California To Crackdown On Options Backdating Together

The IRS has joined with California's local stock options backdating task force to investigate alleged backdating of stock options iwth an intent to defraud.

What Does It Mean When IRS Assesses You for Certain Tax Years and Who Can Help You?

IRS is driven by Forms; the correct form filled out correctly will change your status with IRS within moments. Most competent Tax Practitioners know and understand this. Sometimes it is only a matter of providing additional information to IRS or amending the tax return

Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Home?

When you buy a home, you are also buying a lot of different tax breaks. Make sure that you are taking advantage of them.

Why You Would Want To Apply For A Mobile Home Tax Deduction?

Just because your home is on wheels doesn't mean you can't take advantage of tax deductions such as the mobile home tax deduction. In fact as long as you pay taxes to the local government of the area in which you have parked your home you can qualify easily for the tax reduction. Find out more...