What The IRS Has in Store for Limits and Contributions in 2007

Here are the new limits and contributions on IRA contributions, social security wage base, tax brackets, etc. for 2007 as set by the Internal Revenue Service.

The Primary Residence Exclusion

One of the greatest tax gifts is the principle residence rules for capital gains on the sale of your home. So great is the principle residence tax exclusion that even married couples filing jointly are benefited to the same, if not greater, extent as single taxpayers.

What Are 1099-MISC Forms

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.

National Taxpayer Advocate Tell Congress to Deal with AMT Tax

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.

Filing Your Tax Return

Filing you tax return can be a task made easier if the right tools are used. Get started early and take the pressure off!

Find the Right Tax Accountant

When looking for a professional to handle your taxes, you need to make sure that you make the right choice. There are many benefits of having a tax accountant handle your taxes, but you should ask plenty of questions before you place all of your most important information in a stranger's hands.

New Tax Deductions for Your 2006 Return

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.

Using Real Estate Notes and Installment Sales to Legally Lower Taxes

See how Mary and Joe legally deferred taxes in excess of $500,000 from the sale of their primary home.

Free Self Employed and Small Business IRS Income Tax Help

Are you looking for some REAL information about taxes when you're self employed, or have your own small business? Would you like to find Real tax help when you need it? Even the most experienced small business person needs a little help when it's tax time.

To File Or Not To File: That Is The Question

Conversely, Individual taxpayers whose income exceeds $400 are required to file taxes. In the case of the individual having a little side job (for instance, a lawn mowing job) the individual should fill a Schedule C.

Consider Electronic Tax Filing, You'll Be Glad You Did!

If you're looking for an easier way to do your taxes this year, then consider electronic income tax filing. Electronically filed tax returns are processed in about half the time of a paper return, according to the IRS. And that means you get your tax refund quicker.

Retirees To Benefit From Tax Provision

That's wonderful news for retirees living in Florida as well as other income-tax-free states like South Dakota, with high percentages of people, 65 and older. It is definitely to the advantage of those residents in other lower-tax-states to look into which deduction is most suitable for them.

The Last Minute Tax Changes By Congress

In a classic case of tax cut and run, the Republican Majority in Congress passed a bevy of tax laws before losing control of the legislative branch. Here is the scoop.

Maximize Your Federal Income Tax Refund

Learning how to maximize your tax refund, can pay you big money at tax time. With the help of a tax deduction maximizer you can increase your Federal Tax refund by 15%, 25% or even 50%.

IRS Has New Rules for Charity Deductions

A good rule would be to deduct the fair market value (value of the item in your local thrift store) of the item. If, for instance, you bought a pair of shoes for $40 dollars, you would have to deduct less than $40 if you used them, irrespective of the fact that you may have wore them only once. A woman's dress may be valued at $4.00 to $19.00 while a man's pants at $3.50 to $10.00 according to the Salvation Army Valuation Guide. Deduction for items (such as underwear and socks) with low monetary value will be denied.