However you work your taxes – the old-fashioned way, utilizing software packages or hiring a professional – it is more than worthwhile to be aware of the income tax deductions and credits which can save you money.
According to the Internal Revenue Service, the biggest claimed value comes from personal exemptions, which in 2005 came to [...]

If you’ve ever stooped through a short door or tried to reach a book off the top shelf you know how uncomfortable it is to be the wrong size. The same thing is true with taxes – many tax benefits are only available to families and individuals whose AGI (adjusted gross incomes) or MAGI (modified [...]

What’s the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? According to Mark Twain, “The taxidermist takes only your skin!” Many Americans would agree with him – tax bills often seem unreasonably high. Fortunately, there are many completely legal ways to reduce your taxes and keep more of your hard-earned money for yourself and your [...]

Innovative technology and the convenience that the Internet and teleconferencing brings have led more coaches, contractors, professional consultants, and freelance workers to go into business for themselves. Being self employed isn’t a means of simply generating additional income to supplement a job – it has become a full-time endeavor. A lot of full-time workers are [...]

Does the thought of preparing your small firm’s tax return make you queasy? Do you put it off until the deadline, hoping against hope that it will disappear? You don’t need to go through this anymore. There is now an excellent small business owner’s guide to tax preparation that can aid you to stop procrastinating [...]

Deducting mileage for your commute is not allowed by the IRS unless you know a few commuting mileage tax deduction tricks. The IRS mileage allowance can include virtually all your commuting mileage expense, allowing you to take a mileage tax deduction for the miles you log from your home to the office or other place [...]

The folks at TurboTax have started FreeTaxQuestion.com. Their ads say that after you submit your tax question there, a real person will call you and answer your question within 24-48 hours.
Here’s the question sent in by the filife blogger:
Should I file individually (as opposed to my parents claiming me as an exemption)? I’m under 24 [...]

If you own rental property, you should be aware of your tax deduction options. Knowing how to save money can help you to pay your mortgage and keep your income higher from your rental units. You can get different benefits and should know about the normal deductions that you can make from your properties.Here’s a [...]