IRS Hangs Up on Long-distance Tax

The IRS has announced that it will stop collecting the federal excise tax on long distance telephone services.

How To Claim The Discount Points On Your Income Tax Return

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows the deduction of the discount points on your income tax return. Discount points which are one of the most important tax deductions to homebuyers are paid upfront to reduce the mortgage payment.

The Purpose of Your Accountant

Many people are confused about the purpose of accountants given tax software and so on. To get the biggest benefit for the fees you pay, you need to understand what your accountant can do.

The Advantage of Tax Software and How to Get It

Tax is most often the bane of all profits. There are those who forget to pay their taxes and suddenly find themselves prosecuted. Tax has a way of creeping up on you. However, we all need to pay taxes, do we not? Tax is just one of those little irritations that we all must learn to live with.

Tax Form Options

What tax form or forms did you use this year? Maybe you used the 1040EZ, or maybe you needed the 1099-MISC, but nearly everyone in the U.S. will use some kind of tax form every year. Do you simply have your tax advisor or accountant fill out all of the forms with you, with your role limited to signing and dating on the line?

Property Tax Grievances - Can I Win? (continued)

Property taxes can be a homeowners largest monthly expense. Don't let errors by the tax assessor go unchallenged. You have nothing to lose by seeking a reduction in assessment.

Tax Tips for Real Estate Investors Using IRA Funds

You've seen the advertisements and news articles. IRA funds can be used to make real estate investments. But before you jump on this bandwagon, make sure you understand some of the tax planning angles related to this opportunity.

Using IRS Form 8829 to Deduct Expenses for Business Use of Your Home

Form 8829 is used to claim the allowable expenses that you can deduct for business use of your home on your federal tax return. To deduct expenses for the part of your home used for business, it must be used exclusively and regularly or it must be your principal place of business.

How to Make Your Child's College Savings or Wedding Expenses Tax Deductible!

The author describes a little known but legal way the average family can make ordinary regular family expenditures tax deductible and save thousands of dollars on their taxes each and every year!

Tax Credit Amount for Lexus GS 450 Hybrid Issued By IRS

Prior to January 1, 2006, you were restricted to claiming a $2,000 tax deduction if you purchased a hybrid car. Now you can claim a tax credit, which is much more valuable.

The IRS Solution If You Cannot Pay Your Taxes

The Internal Revenue Service wants you to pay taxes on time. That being said, it understands this is not always possible and has created a program for such situations.

Tax Tips for Writers & Authors

Making a living as a writer? These tax tips could save you thousands of dollars a year.

Using This Years Taxes to Save On Next Years Taxes

You just got done paying taxes or filing an extension and are grumpy. If you are smart, you will use this miserable event to save some cash for next year.

UK Resident Doctors and Dentists - 7 Tax Saving Tips for the Next 12 Months

Achieving success with your financial planning is as much about how much money you manage to keep rather than how much you earn. Saving tax is one area where you can make a big difference to your net income, so use these strategies to your advantage...

How To Qualify As A Dependent On A US 1040 Tax Return

First, the qualifying individual must be a US citizen or national, and their marital status must be single, read the full article for more information.