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The tax deadline may be in April, but it’s always good to get an early start.  If that’s you, here are some new tax items to be aware of when going through your returns.  Looking ahead, here’s a great article about 10 Astute Tax Moves in 2010.

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Here’s another investing tactic: Tax Selling.  If this is new to you, the concept is very simple.  All it is is selling the stocks you’re losing money on to reduce your capital gains for the year.  This in turn reduces tax liability.  This is usually done at the end of the year when a stock […]

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I just found out about State Sales Tax Holidays where, in certain states, you don’t have to pay sales tax on specified days.  Take a look at the list to see if you can benefit from these state perks.  The idea seems to be a relatively recent development with the earliest listed as starting in […]

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So a group of rich Germans is petitioning to increase taxes on the wealthy.  In this these difficult times, it’s nice to know that some people want to share their fortune with the less fortunate.  I wish them the best!  And if their initiative is not successful, I hope they donate their excess wealth to […]

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Well, Tax Day is finally here and there seems to be a flurry of deals to ease the pain if you owe money or good deals if you’re entitled to a rebate on:
·        40% Off at Kenneth Cole online and in-store.  Good today only.
·        70% Off at Restaurant.com until 4/20/2009.  Use code FEAST.  Don’t forget […]

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Haven’t done your taxes yet?  If you haven’t, you might find this PC World article helpful.

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It’s that time of year again.  Yup, taxes are due by April 15 (unless you file for an extension).  On top of that, some additional taxes are cropping up come April 1.  Smoking is about to get a bit more expensive this Wednesday.  For those trying to quit, this will be added incentive to give […]

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Tax season is once again upon us and the April 15th deadline is closing in fast. This year, taxes should be a bit special for most American households because of the Economic Stimulus Act signed into law by President Bush on February 13, 2008. Yes, 130 million households are entitled to tax rebates […]

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