06th March 2007
The trick to minimizing your tax pain is to reduce your gross income as much as possible. Tax credits are one of the more powerful tools for doing this.
When compared head to head, a tax credit is often far more valuable than a tax deduction. Why? Wel...
28th February 2007
If you are going to be traveling to Russia, you probably have been warned about the custom of drinking vodka. There is a lot of hype about it, but here are the facts.
It has only been 15 years or so since Russia became an open country after the fall o...
28th February 2007
It always amazes me when I surf the web and see all the sites providing information on Russian brides. If you are going to Russia, you are probably wondering what Russian women are like.
As a matter of credibility, I should probably provide some refer...
28th February 2007
Russia is a complex country that has developed a unique culture all its own. Part and parcel to this culture is the fact many people have the impression Russians are unfriendly. Is it true?
When discussing people of any country, it is dangerous to gene...
28th February 2007
For many, the idea of backpacking through Europe is the perfect vacation. For the more adventurous, backpacking through Russia sounds a bit more compelling.
Russia is a huge country. I should know. I lived there for a year. In truth, the country is so...
28th February 2007
Traveling out of town is definitely a must whenever you can do it. Ah, but what clothing should you take on your trip?
Once you decide to go on a trip, what is the first thing you tend to do? For many people, it is heading to the local mall to buy new ...
22nd February 2007
Sooner or later, being an adult can really be a bummer. All the responsibility can get to you. Throw in the monotony of a 9 to 5 job, and you can find yourself in a big rut. Time to travel!
Depending on your philosophical and religious beliefs, life mi...
22nd February 2007
Traveling is a great way to experience new places and meet people with a different view of things. That being said, there are some common sense steps you should take to make sure your trip goes okay.
Traveling is one of those areas where euphoria can b...
21st February 2007
Every year, the IRS issues a list of the top tax scams the agency is seeing. Known as the “dirty dozen”, here are some highlights of the 2007 list.
1. Telephone Tax Refund – This one has the IRS hot and bothered. For the first time in recent mem...
21st February 2007
If you participate in a retirement plan, you can start distributing money at 59 and half years of age. Ah, but what are the tax consequences if you do so at an earlier age?
Americans are infamous for their overall unwillingness or inability to save mon...
15th February 2007
Less than 10 years old, Google has burst onto the scene like few companies in modern times. Now it is learning to throw around its weight when it comes to tax issues.
Google likes to utter the motto of “do no evil.” Of course, most people don’t ...
15th February 2007
Society seems to change daily as time passes. The once proud institution of marriage has definitely taken a hit. With roughly half of all marriages failing, tax issues have to be addressed.
Divorce is an ugly subject no matter how you look at it. Braw...
15th February 2007
If there is something people enjoy less than preparing their tax returns, it is hard to imagine. If you look to another to do the job, be very careful who you pick.
The internal revenue code is a beast of government inefficiency and confusion. I dare ...
15th February 2007
As you know, the income you earn is taxed by the government. Alas, not all income is treated the same. In fact, some is considered off limits and is not taxed at all.
The federal income tax is perhaps the most abused, misunderstood and chaotic financi...
15th February 2007
If you run a business, you are looking for as many deductions as possible to knock down the tax you have to pay. Following are some highlights of the taxes you can deduct that are collected by anyone other than the federal government.
How confusing is...
