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Last Updated: Feb 5, 2010 - 6:37:02 PM


IRS Tax Tips
Disabled? Seven Tax Tips for Disabled Taxpayers
Taxpayers with disabilities may qualify for a number of IRS tax credits and benefits. Parents of children with disabilities may also qualify. Listed below are seven tax credits and other benefits that are available if you or someone else listed on your federal tax return is disabled.
Feb 5, 2010 - 6:32:56 PM

IRS Tax Tips
Is this Income Taxable?
While most income you receive is generally considered taxable, there are some situations when certain types of income are partially taxed or not taxed at all.
Feb 5, 2010 - 6:19:53 PM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS: Five Tax Changes for 2009
As you get ready to prepare your 2009 tax return, the Internal Revenue Service wants to make sure you have all the details about tax law changes that may impact your tax return.
Feb 3, 2010 - 7:16:55 PM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS: Free Tax Help Available Nationwide
Nearly 12,000 free tax preparation sites will be open nationwide this year as the Internal Revenue Service continues to expand its partnerships with nonprofit and community organizations performing vital tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers.
Jan 29, 2010 - 11:29:18 AM

IRS Tax Tips
Childcare Tax Credit: IRS Tax Tip
Many working parents must arrange for care of their children under 13 years of age during the school vacation period. A solution-- with a federal tax benefit-- is a day camp program. According to the IRS, the cost of day camp can count as an expense toward the child and dependent care credit. Expenses for overnight camps do not qualify.
Jan 20, 2010 - 5:38:42 PM

IRS Tax Tips
Eight Ways to Find Tax Help en Espanol
Tax information can be tough to understand in any language, but it can be even more difficult if it is not in your first language. To assist Spanish speaking taxpayers, the IRS provides a wide range of free products and services.
Jan 20, 2010 - 5:36:11 PM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS and Telemundo Will Host Tax Information Program for Spanish-Speaking Taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service is joining national TV network Telemundo in a special one-hour tax program for Spanish-speaking taxpayers on Sunday, Jan. 24.
Jan 19, 2010 - 11:39:13 AM

IRS Tax Tips
New Homebuyer Credit Form Released; Taxpayers Reminded to Attach Settlement Statement and Other Key Documents
The Internal Revenue Service today released the new form that eligible homebuyers need to claim the first-time homebuyer credit this tax season and announced processing of those tax returns will begin in mid-February.
Jan 19, 2010 - 11:35:48 AM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS: Tax Credit Helps Pay for Higher Education Expenses
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was passed in early 2009 and created the American Opportunity Credit. This educational tax credit – which expanded the existing Hope credit – helps parents and students pay for college and college-related expenses.
Jan 19, 2010 - 11:31:25 AM

IRS Tax Tips
Top Ten Reasons to Visit IRS.gov
If you have a tax question or need a tax form – there’s no need to leave the comfort of your home. All you need is a computer and Internet access because IRS.gov has a wealth of information.
Jan 16, 2010 - 9:25:04 AM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS e-file: It's Safe; It's Easy; It's Time
IRS e-file, the popular electronic tax return delivery service used by two-thirds of the nation’s taxpayers, opens for business January 15 and marks 20 years of safely and securely transmitting nearly 800 million individual federal tax returns.
Jan 16, 2010 - 1:14:52 AM

IRS Tax Tips
Free File Now Available to Almost All Taxpayers
There are many new tax breaks this filing season and Free File software can make it easier for people to find all the credits and deductions they are due.
Jan 16, 2010 - 1:08:56 AM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS 2009 Tax Law Changes Provide Saving Opportunities for Nearly Everyone
In 2009, numerous new and expanded deductions and credits came into being for a broad cross-section of taxpayers: College tax benefits for parents and students; energy credits for homeowners who are going green; and even tax breaks for home buyers and car buyers.
Jan 11, 2010 - 6:17:13 PM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS Announces Streamlined and Simplified Notices to Taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service today unveiled its first redesigned notices that are part of an on-going effort to improve the way it corresponds with taxpayers.
Jan 11, 2010 - 6:10:21 PM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS Tax Tips: Recently Married or Divorce? Five Facts you need to know about
If you were married or divorced recently, there are a couple of things you’ll want to do to ensure the name on your tax return matches the name registered with the Social Security Administration.
Jan 7, 2010 - 12:49:05 PM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS Tax Tips: Five Important Facts about Dependents and Exemptions
When you prepare to file your tax return, there are two things that will factor into your tax situation: dependents and exemptions. Here are five important facts the IRS wants you to know about dependents and exemptions before you file your 2009 tax return.
Jan 7, 2010 - 12:42:14 PM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS Reminds Car Shoppers about 2009 Tax Break
The Internal Revenue Service today reminds individual taxpayers who are considering buying a new car that they have until Dec. 31 to take advantage of a tax break that may not be around in 2010.
Dec 24, 2009 - 6:32:49 PM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS Announces 2010 Air Transportation Tax Rates
WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service today announced the 2010 inflation adjustments to the excise taxes on air transportation.
Dec 23, 2009 - 11:43:56 AM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS Announces 2010 Standard Mileage Rates
The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2010 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
Dec 9, 2009 - 6:17:31 PM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Donations
Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years.
Dec 9, 2009 - 6:12:56 PM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS: First-Time Homebuyer Credit Extended to April 30, 2010; Some Current Homeowners Now Also Qualify
A new law that went into effect Nov. 6 extends the first-time homebuyer credit five months and expands the eligibility requirements for purchasers.

 

Nov 24, 2009 - 9:57:46 PM

IRS Tax Tips
Expanded Recovery Act Tax Credits Help Homeowners
People can now weatherize their homes and be rewarded for their efforts. According to the Internal Revenue Service, homeowners making energy-saving improvements this fall can cut their winter heating bills and lower their 2009 tax bill as well.
Nov 10, 2009 - 9:35:23 AM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2010
The Internal Revenue Service today announced cost‑of‑living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for pension plans and other items for Tax Year 2010.
Oct 26, 2009 - 10:15:46 AM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS: Taxpayers Have Until Oct. 15 to File Extended 2008 Tax Returns; Offshore Voluntary Disclosures Also Due
The Oct. 15 deadline is fast approaching for millions of taxpayers who requested a six-month extension to file their 2008 tax returns.

It’s also the deadline for special voluntary disclosures by taxpayers with assets in previously undisclosed offshore financial accounts.


Oct 7, 2009 - 8:04:23 PM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS: Special Sales Tax Deduction for Car Purchases Available through End of 2009
With 2010 models arriving in dealer showrooms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that purchasing a new car, light truck, motor home or motorcycle could qualify them for a special deduction for the state and local sales and excise taxes on their 2009 tax returns.
Oct 7, 2009 - 8:00:45 PM

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