Archive for Federal Income Taxes
Haiti Cash Donations Still Deductible Until March 1, 2010 (Today)
Posted by: | CommentsSometimes it seems cold and heartless to think about money and tax deductions. With hundreds of thousands dead and untold masses homeless, not to mention a country destroyed, this can seem like one of those times. On the other hand, when people choose to open their hearts and give money to help those in need, the U.S. Government thanks them in the form of the charitable tax deduction. Typically, donations... Read more→
How To Deduct Property Taxes
Posted by: | CommentsWhen it’s tax season, everyone’s thoughts turn to tax deductions. Financial advisors and accountants alike are flooded with calls from frantic clients looking to save money on taxes by finding new deductions or other 2009 tax tricks. The most common question by far is, “Is this Deductible?” Unfortunately, many tax deductions are either too small to have very much impact on how... Read more→
What Happens If You Don’t File Your Taxes On Time
Posted by: | CommentsToday is April 15. For those of you from non-US countries, that probably doesn’t mean much. To us Americans, today is Tax Day, the deadline to file my tax returns. If you’re working at the last minute then you might be looking for last minute tax tips. Of course, what many people really want to know is what happens if you don’t file your taxes by the deadline and is there anything... Read more→
Last Minute Tax Tip – Make Your 2008 IRA Contribution Now
Posted by: | CommentsOk, everyone and their dog tells people to make their 2008 IRA contribution now in order to reduce their 2008 income taxes. But, there is good reason for that. If you qualify for a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA either by meeting the income limits, or because you don’t have a retirement plan provided for you at work, then it can give you a much lower tax bill and you get to keep... Read more→