18th January 2007
As you probably know, the IRS has a form for just about everything. Some forms are known as informational, and the 1099-MISC form is one of them.
The IRS is the ultimate form of big brother when it comes to the government. A lot of money moves about t...
18th January 2007
There are some states that lend themselves to kayaking while others do not. Kayaking in Washington State will quickly lead you to conclude Washington is one of the top states for a paddle.
Kayaking in Washington State
The West Coast of the United S...
18th January 2007
When you think of kayaking, you probably do not think of Indiana. If you are in the state, however, kayaking in Indiana may prove to be surprisingly fun.
Kayaking – Indiana
Indiana is not the first state in which you might expect to find water ac...
18th January 2007
The IRS has an office within it that most people are completely unaware of – the national taxpayer advocate. What does the advocate due? The office helps you deal with the IRS when it gets to aggressive.
Each year, the taxpayer advocate kicks out a ...
18th January 2007
We are from the government and we are here to help you. Most people would run screaming at this point. In this case, it is good news. The IRS is offer free tax help
The tax code is huge. Throw in the regulations interpreting the code and it is gargantu...
18th January 2007
The IRS is offering a new split tax refund option this year for parties that choose direct deposit for their tax refunds. Why? The agency wants to promote savings.
Let’s be honest. What is the first thing you do when you get a tax refund? Do you pay ...
18th January 2007
There is a general implicit agreement between Congress and the IRS regarding tax changes. Congress agrees to make all tax code changes before November, but broker the agreement this year.
If you think you are the only one with tax deadlines, you are n...
18th January 2007
Traditionally, one has looked to claim the payment of state income taxes as a deduction on federal taxes in one form or another. Recent legislative changes have added sale tax payments into the equation.
In 2004, a unique tax code was passed as part of...
16th January 2007
India is the largest democracy in the world because of its population. Until China gives up communism, visiting India is the choice when it comes to seeing democracy in action.
No other place in the world generates such passion among travelers. Simply ...
16th January 2007
Unless you have been living in a cave, you already know about North and South Korea. Well, why not visit the demilitarized zone between the two countries.
The Korean War has to be one of the longest in the history of man. While I don’t know whether ...
16th January 2007
Spain is the second most visited country in the world when it comes to tourism. While Madrid and Barcelona are obvious destinations, Valencia is coming on like gang busters.
Spain is absolutely a fantastic country to visit. The people are friendly, th...
16th January 2007
The more gadgets we have to help us get things done, the more life seems to speed up. To keep your sanity in the whirlwind of life, keep a diary.
Maintain Sanity by Keeping a Diary
Diaries have often been touted as great things for kids, particular...
10th January 2007
As we start marching towards April 15th, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. Well, you need to start thinking about them. The good news is you have some new deductions and credits this year.
Every year, the government passes a variety of l...
10th January 2007
As you recover from the holidays and New Years, you probably are going through a bit of a lull. Well, it is time to wake up because a few key tax deadlines are quickly approaching.
The 1099 Deadline Approaches
When most people think of taxes, they ...
10th January 2007
In the good old days, the IRS seemed to be unable to deal with the concept of online auction sales. Alas, the good old days are over. If you are an EBay seller, you have to report your earnings.
Dealing with Taxes if You Sell on EBay
In many ways, ...
