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Tax Advantages of Owning Rental Property

24th September 2009
The Federal tax, State tax and FICA tax are three major taxes that we basically pay by law. The percentages someone gets taxed depends on a number of different factors. But the fact you have to keep in mind is that it is a myth if you think that the more ... Read >
Author: clavinee

The Truth About 529 College Savings Plans

23rd September 2009
Its time to start saving money for College. Though you may not realize it, this needs to be done and thought out. There are a variety of ways to begin saving and there are some great options available. One plan worth investigating is the 529 College Savi... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

How to save money on car loans

15th September 2009
The loan you are going to spend for a next car can save your money if you’ll be competent in shopping and avoid possible pitfalls. Here are some tips that will help you: Use your ownership capital Home equity line of credit (HELOC) and a home eq... Read >
Author: Grace Oaks

Certificates of Status for Ontario Companies

14th September 2009
Ontario Certificates of Status are issued by the Ontario government for Ontario companies. Sometimes these are called Certificates of Good Standing or Certificates of Compliance and all companies registered in all jurisdictions in Canada and for that ma... Read >
Author: Holly Crosgrey

Certificates of Compliance for Federal Companies

14th September 2009
Federal Certificates of Compliance are issued by the federal government for federal companies. Sometimes these are called Certificates of Good Standing or Certificates of Status and all companies registered in all jurisdictions in Canada. It does not m... Read >
Author: Holly Crosgrey

Certificates of Status for Alberta Companies

14th September 2009
Alberta Certificates of Status are issued by the Alberta Corporate Registry for Alberta companies. Sometimes these are called Certificates of Good Standing or Certificates of Compliance and all companies registered in all jurisdictions in Canada and for... Read >
Author: Holly Crosgrey

Earned Income Tax Credit, Ten Things You May Not Know

04th September 2009
The Earned Income Tax Credit is for people who work, but have lower incomes. Here are some things you may not know about the EITC. 1. A quarter of all taxpayers that qualify don’t claim the credit. The Earned Income Tax Credit is money you can use to... Read >
Author: Tax Help Seminars

Sell the hummer, buy a hybrid?

04th September 2009
With the price of gas rising, more people driving hummers are finding visits to fill the tank an expensive business. It’s tempting to think of trading in the guzzler and buying a hybrid. A Toyota Prius, for example, will give you not less than 45 miles ... Read >
Author: Grace Oaks

Why Gas Prices and Oil Prices No Longer Seem to Move Together

10th August 2009
Gasoline is refined from oil. As a result, the prices at the pump are heavily influenced by the price of oil. When the price on a barrel of oil goes up, the price on a gallon of gas does as well. At least it used to. Lately, the prices don’t seem to tra... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson

How Offshore Tax Evasion Affects All American Taxpayers

27th July 2009
There has been a lot of talk about offshore tax evasion in the news lately. Especially in regards to UBS and new offshore tax evasion enforcement efforts between the U.S. and Switzerland. Unfortunately, many taxpayers do not pay much attention to these is... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch

What's the Annuity Advantage?

07th July 2009
When considering the annuity advantage, the tax-deferred accumulation of assets immediately comes to mind. Another annuity advantage involves the fact that annuities can provide both low-risk and high-gain potential for investors. Best of Both Worlds... Read >
Author: Steven Hart

Why You Must Change Your Mindset Before You Can Reduce Your Taxes

18th June 2009
Studies show that most of us live our entire adult life based upon the things we learned and especially experienced while we were young. Whether it is our eating habits, exercise or how we relate to others, most of our adult behavior stems from our experi... Read >
Author: Tom Wheelwright

IRS Tax Liens and solutions through IRS Tax Relief and third party guarantee

12th June 2009
How to Remove IRS Tax Liens The IRS possesses wide powers as far as tax collection is concerned. When a taxpayer defaults on the tax redemption, filing for a lien is the first activity they carry out to recover the dues in the form of IRS tax debt. As pe... Read >
Author: Mabia Williams

IRS Tax Liens and solutions through IRS Tax Relief and third party guarantee

12th June 2009
How to Remove IRS Tax Liens The IRS possesses wide powers as far as tax collection is concerned. When a taxpayer defaults on the tax redemption, filing for a lien is the first activity they carry out to recover the dues in the form of IRS tax debt. As pe... Read >
Author: Mabia Williams

Advantages to Alternative Fuel Cars

01st May 2009
If you are concerned about your carbon footprint and are looking for a way to go eco friendly, one of the things that you may want to consider is an alternative fuel car. Whether you are planning on buying a hybrid car or convert your old one, alternativ... Read >
Author: Carlo Hernandez

Advantages to Alternative Fuel Cars

01st May 2009
If you are concerned about your carbon footprint and are looking for a way to go eco friendly, one of the things that you may want to consider is an alternative fuel car. Whether you are planning on buying a hybrid car or convert your old one, alternativ... Read >
Author: Carlo Hernandez

You Can Reduce Self-Employment Tax... Here's How!

25th March 2009
All the self-employed people are annoyed with the high self-employment (SE) Tax. There is a valid reason to be frustrated; SE Tax is twice as the federal payroll tax. Where a employee pays 7.65% federal tax, a self employer has to pay 15.3% of SE tax. The... Read >
Author: Ron Finkelstein

Tobacco Tax Could Hurt Businesses

10th March 2009
Some business owners worry the state tobacco tax increase, coupled with a federal tax increase on tobacco products, will put them out of business. Greg McGee has worked at the Pipe and Tobacco Shop for 20 years. He calls the state's tobacco tax hike "exc... Read >
Author: kjiuy

Washington's cigarette tax could increase

10th March 2009
Smokers may be forced to re-evaluate their habit if a bill in the Washington State Senate, proposing to increase the cigarette tax $1 is passed. Washington’s current cigarette tax is $2.025 per pack. If passed, Senate Bill 5626 could make the tax per p... Read >
Author: kjiuy

Happy New Year, Class of '10! And Welcome to Your College Financial Aid Base Year.

13th February 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Marc Hill As they were ringing in the New Year on January 1, high school juniors and their parents were also ringing in their college financial aid "base year." Although the actions taken in the base year can mean the difference betw... Read >
Author: Marc R. Hill, CCPS, RFC

Office Furniture: Start Simple and let it Develop as your Business Grows

06th January 2009
Of all the different types of office furniture available, my favorite piece for a home office is a basic table. There is plenty of room for my computer and printer and other needed peripherals, a container for small items such as pens, I use book ends to ... Read >
Author: MJ

Texas DWI Lawyers in Austin – Helping People in Legal Matters

18th September 2008
An Austin TX DWI lawyer spotlights on the security of federal and state criminals blamed of dui. Their performance expands to the state courts in Texas and also the federal courts of Austin. These legal representatives such as Federal crimes that are whit... Read >
Author: Alien

Why Do You Pay Tax and Where Does It Go

12th August 2008
Is it time to pay your income tax again? It can be frustrating sometimes, right? To think that you will have to let go of that money annually – when you could put it to other use! But, hey – it’s for the government and you do benefit from it (one wa... Read >
Author: Caitlina Fuller

Undocumented Immigrants Can Now Own a Home Through ITIN Home Loan

26th June 2008
With the growing increase in new immigrants residing in the United States one issue that comes up is a place to live. Many immigrants like the Hispanics who are a large group would like to get a roof over their head without having to pay rent for the hous... Read >
Author: mariane

Great Plains Installation, Development, Support, Conversion: Fixed Assets (FA)

25th May 2008
This article shows the most important features of the Great Plains Fixed Assets Module. The objective of this summary is to educate Great Plains users about the capabilities of this ERP System and to determine if additional Customization is required. T... Read >
Author: Ray Jensen

How to Donate Your Car in San Francisco

08th May 2008
Step #1 Make sure the organization is a registered 501(c)(3) charity or a qualified religious organization that can legally accept your donation from which you can rightfully claim a tax reduction. It is also advisable to find a charity that accepts vehi... Read >
Author: Eddie

15 Interesting Facts About the IRS

27th March 2008
Every year millions of Americans file a tax return with the IRS, but how much do we really know about this division of the government that so many fear? 1. When it was first created, the IRS was known as the Bureau of Internal Revenue. In the 1950’... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch

Calculating Net Income For Support Purposes

12th October 2007
The percentage guidelines are applied to the supporting parent's net income. The starting figure for net income is the total income from all sources and is interpreted broadly. For example, a worker's compensation award has been held to constitute incom... Read >
Author: David Siegel

Why Tax Free Cigarettes?

08th August 2007
What are genuine tax free cigarettes? In other words, is there anything truly like that available in United States? Legally, there are tax free cigarettes available in US, such as the ones manufactured and sold by the Seneca Nation of Indians based in wes... Read >
Author: Albert Nale

Chase Business Cash Rewards Credit Card - One Card for All Your Business Expenses

02nd July 2007
The Chase Business Cash Rewards Card is a Visa cash back rewards card issued by Chase Manhattan Bank and is ideal for people with excellent credit looking to consolidate business related expenses with one credit card and planning to utilize the rebate pro... Read >
Author: Anthony Samuel

Advanta Platinum Business Custom Credit Card Review

01st July 2007
The Advanta Platinum Business Custom Card is a MasterCard airline rewards card issued by Advanta Business and is limited to business owners with a perfectly good credit history. It offers you a variety of services including specific services and rewards f... Read >
Author: Anthony Samuel

Tax Sheltered Annuity, TSA, 403b: What is it?

09th April 2007
Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA), also known as a 403(b), is an alternative retirement savings plan. Not everyone can participate in this plan, and it is restricted to those who are employed by educational, cultural, or non-profit organizations such as religio... Read >
Author: Rocco Beatrice

What State Taxes Can Businesses Deduct

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... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo

S-Corporations – State and Tax Issues

09th February 2007
More than a few people prefer to form corporations to protect their businesses, but look for a more favorable tax situation. The answer, of course, is the S-corporation. For a long time, corporations were the dominant business entity available to mos... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo

We need an Independent Party!

24th November 2006
The election is over. The call, by some Democrat leaders, to get out of Iraq within a few months has already begun. The political jockeying for advantage in the next election is underway. The effort to corner President Bush was hinted at within days after... Read >
Author: Jim DeSantis

Legitimate Home Based Businesses and The Tax Department

16th November 2006
Copyright 2006 www.eliasg.com There are a number of steps that must be followed when you set up your home based business to ensure that it is legitimate and that you do not contravene some of the local and federal laws. While we cannot get into specifi... Read >
Author: elias georgi

Understanding the Balance Sheet

15th November 2006
Understanding the Balance Sheet A Balance Sheet provides a financial snapshot of a company at a specific date. This statement details the company's assets, liabilities and owner's equity. Assets are things, that a company owns, that have value. An... Read >
Author: Luke Adams

Six Budget Travel Secrets

24th July 2006
Budget travel is not just about finding ways to spend less. The point is to have just as much fun while spending less. Here are some tips to get you started, and afterwards, a suggestion on how to think about travel. Are you considering a long trip? Yo... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman

The IRS Owes You Money If You Have Paid Long Distance Phone Taxes

28th May 2006
The IRS has decided to give up the fight on an ongoing legal issue regarding taxes it has collected on long distance telephone services. Here is the scoop. The IRS Owes You Money If You Have Paid Long Distance Phone Taxes Every one of us pays for s... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo

Is the HSA plan for you?

13th April 2006
Is the HSA plan for you? The HSA or Health Savings Account plan is a high deductible plan as defined by the Federal Government. The deductible will increase a little each year depending on the inflation factor. This type of plan meets my definition o... Read >
Author: Richard Evans

Buying Your First Home: Setup A Realistic Budget

06th March 2006
With mortgage rates still low, and a number of flexible loan programs available, it has never been easier to buy your first home. You have some money saved, and being pre-qualified by a lender, you feel you are ready to find that dream home. You need ... Read >
Author: Bill Wehr

Which 1099 Tax Forms concern you?

05th March 2006
It's tax time again and you must be sure to receive all the necessary forms. What is a 1099 tax form and who gets one? A Tax Form 1099 is used to report income other than wages, salaries and tips. Here of late, this term is used more and more frequentl... Read >
Author: Keith Hoyng

The Ultimate Tax Planning Strategy

14th January 2006
The taxes that are withheld from paychecks amount to about 25% of your gross pay (including federal tax, state tax, social security tax and medicare tax). But these taxes that are withheld could be working for you as investments if you employ what I call ... Read >
Author: Francis Kier

Saving Money for College and 529 Plans

01st January 2006
Copyright 2005 Richard Keir Wanting the best for your children doesn't always make it possible to give them the best. And when you look at the cost of four years of college, the idea of coming up with that much money monthly as your child attends coll... Read >
Author: Richard Keir

Captial Gains Tax Explained

24th October 2005
Capital Gains tax is a federal tax penalty that is imposed on capital accumulation, investment and productivity. Some of the income that is subject to capital gains tax includes the sale of an investment, a home, a family business, a farm or ranch or eve... Read >
Author: Amy Kay