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Taxable vs Non-Taxable Income
Generally, most income you receive is considered taxable but there are situations when certain types of income are partially taxed or not taxed at all. To help taxpayers understand the differences...
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Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable?
The Social Security benefits you received in 2010 may be taxable. You should receive a Form SSA1099 which will show the total amount of your benefits. The information provided on this statement along...
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7 Tips for Preparing Your Taxes Without the Stress
Many people find preparing their tax return to be stressful and frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be! Here are 7 tips for how to do your taxes without pulling out your hair: Gather your records in...
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2011 Residential Energy Tax Credit
When it comes to energy credits, you’ll need to remember the past as you look to the future. That’s because the federal tax credit for energy-efficient improvements made to your home is available for...
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7 tips about the Expanded Adoption Credit
You may be able to take a tax credit of up to $13,170 for qualified expenses paid to adopt an eligible child. The Affordable Care Act increased the amount of the credit and made it refundable, which...
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How to Avoid Identity Theft During Tax Season
Consumers should protect themselves against online identity theft and other scams that increase during and linger after the filing season. Such scams may appropriate the name, logo, or other...
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Important Tax Law Changes for 2010
Taxpayers should make sure they are aware of many important changes to the tax law before they complete their 2010 federal income tax return. Here are several important changes that the IRS wants you...
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Bartering is not tax-free
In today’s economy, small business owners sometimes look to the oldest form of commerce – the exchange of goods and services, or bartering. The IRS wants to remind small business owners that the fair...
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Ten Important Facts About Capital Gains and Losses
Did you know that almost everything you own and use for personal or investment purposes is a capital asset? Capital assets include a home, household furnishings and stocks and bonds held in a personal...
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Tax Deadline – April 18, 2011
In the 2011 tax filing season, taxpayers have until Monday, April 18 to file their 2010 tax returns and pay any tax due. Emancipation Day, a holiday observed in the District of Columbia, falls this...
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IRS Offers Tips to Help Taxpayers with the January 30 Tax Season Opening
The IRS will begin processing most individual income tax returns on Jan. 30 after updating forms and completing programming and testing of its processing systems. The IRS anticipated many of the tax...
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Is Your Sales Force Meeting Your Needs?
With today’s downsized staff, you need to get the most out of your sales staff. If goals are being met and revenue is where you want it to be, you may not need to use any measuring devices. But if...
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