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File Federal and State Taxes Online
You can do it! You've been wanting to file your Federal and State taxes online, and now you're ready to get started. You're probably wondering how hard it's gonna be, especially if this is your first time filing taxes online. The process of filing Federal and State taxes online h
Why Is a W-9 Important?
If you work as an independent contractor, or if you are an employer who hires independent contractors, you will encounter W-9 forms. Employers of independent contractors use form W-9 to obtain a worker's taxpayer identification number, correct address and proper name. They use this information to re
Taxes on Purchases
The tax collectors of ancient Egypt gathered taxes for the use of cooking oil -- and today, governments worldwide use a system of taxation. Taxes provide several benefits at the federal, state and local levels. The purchasing process requires the payment of taxes by consumers in every state. Sales t
Tips to Avoid an IRS Audit
IRS audits are the dental equivalent of a root canal. If you live long enough, you will likely have one. The trick is to know what you can do to minimize the likelihood of an audit from year to year or, to continue with the dental analogy, what you can do to prevent decay in between cleanings. The f
Tips to a Successful Tax Return
Having the right team of advisors is critical to achieving your financial goals faster than you ever thought possible. For most people, taxes are the SINGLE BIGGEST expense. This makes finding the right tax preparer for your team extremely important.
Can I Withdraw My RRSP Deduction Limit?
A registered retirement savings plan is a tax sheltered retirement vehicle for Canadian taxpayers. Stocks, bonds, guaranteed investment certificates, cash and other financial instruments are eligible RRSP investments. Canadians can open RRSP accounts at banks, online brokerages and other financial i
How to Transfer an Inheritance to a Trust
Inheriting assets is a small consolation after losing a loved one. This consolation may come with the added burdens of figuring estate taxes and determining the best course action to take with the inheritance. The money is now yours to invest and use, based on your financial needs and goals. Placing
IRS Taxes & Garnishment
The Internal Revenue Service is serious about collecting on your overdue taxes. It has broad authority from Congress to take a variety of steps to ensure collection, including lawsuits, liens on property, levies on bank accounts and other financial assets, garnishment of wages and even criminal pros
If Unmarried, Who Claims the Child on Income Taxes?
The Internal Revenue Service tax code provides multiple tax advantages to taxpayers with a dependent child. Tax breaks include qualifying as head of household or claiming earned income tax credits. Unmarried parents filing separate returns cannot both claim the child.
How Does Unearned Revenue Arise?
Companies may consider a revenue as realized after receiving cash from customers, but may not recognize it in accounting books as earned until later based on revenue recognition principle. Unearned revenues often relate to products or services that companies deliver or perform over multiple accounti
Does Itemizing A Tax Return Save Money?
If you are like most Americans, you are already thinking of every possible way to add dollars and cents to your tax return come April. One thing that many workers overlook is itemization.
Bad Check Restitution Programs
Laws in most states make it a crime to write a bad check. However, many states offer first-time offenders the opportunity to complete a restitution program in lieu of defending themselves against criminal charges. These programs facilitate repayment to creditors and teach those who write bad checks
Tax Investigation Basics
Having to experience a tax investigation by the HMRC is likely to be a difficult and costly process. It is highly likely to be expensive, intrusive, and disruptive for any business that this action might impact.
Deductible Federal Tax Items for Retired Federal Employees
Federal civil servants who receive retirement benefits from the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System can deduct amounts from their income benefits when they file federal income tax. Deductions protect a retiree's funds earned during government service he contri
How to Change a Car Registration
Every state requires drivers to register their cars, trucks and SUVs before driving them on public roads. While laws vary by state, many of the procedures are the same. You can also change your registration if you change your name, transfer the car from a parent to a child or move.
2010 Cost of Living Adjustments
Social Security announced that they will not grant a cost of living increase for the year 2010. Based on the statuses governing Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) for CTRB members, members who retired
How Write off a Loss on Your Taxes
When you buy a stock, you do so in the hope that the shares will rise in value and you will make a profit. Sometimes, however, things to do not work out as you planned. When you do have a loss in your portfolio, you can write those losses off against your capital gains, or against your ordinary inco
Home Business Tax Deduction - Save Your Money From Taxes
Whether you are a renter or a home owner and you use part of your residence for your full or part time business, you probably qualify for the special home business tax deduction to save on your income taxes.The main advantages of a home business are that they are exempt from many government regulati
How to File Back Taxes in Missouri
Each day that your Missouri income tax return is late, interest and penalties accrue on the amount of tax you owe to the Missouri Department of Revenue. The requirements for filing back taxes in Missouri mirror that of the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS. If your unfiled return does not show an amo
Does Irs Debt Show On My Credit Report?
Trust us, you do not want the IRS selling your property and/or belongings at auction. For one thing, they almost never get fair value, which means that you might still owe them back taxes even after they sell everything you own.