Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?

I am constantly amazed when I speak with people and they tell me they are still waiting for tax refund checks after six or twelve months. If you are in this position, you may be in for a surprise.

Take Expenses Now To Limit Your 2006 Business Taxes

As we roll towards the end of 2006, you are probably thinking about the holidays and gifts you need to buy. Well, it is also time to give yourself a tax gift.

Year End Investment Ideas and Tax Strategies

First thing Monday morning I'm going to march into my boss's office and demand a pay cut so that I'll be in a lower tax bracket next year. Your Financial Professional's perspective may produce smart tax advice but only professional investors (not accountants, attorneys, stockbrokers, financial planners, advisors in general) should be called upon for acceptable investment advice.

How Recent Tax Changes Will Affect your Business and How to Choose the Right Finance Partner

A personal perspective on recent changes to business leasing taxation with some advice on financing business expansion.

Professional Tax Preparation Software Online

Are you looking for a good way to prepare and file your taxes this year? Would you like to do your taxes from your computer, without ever having to leave your desk? Would you like to be able to research things like tax deductions, tax credits, tax law changes, and the like?

Tax Planning: Legal And Savings Issues

Tax planning has been in the eye of the storm recently, owing to the many corporate scandals that have shaken the market. If you’re small business has franchisees in another country that makes tax planning even more difficult. To avoid problems with tax authorities, tax planning should be made as a part of corporate planning.

Tax Relief the American Way!

One of the reasons that the American colonies broke away from England was squarely over the issue of taxes.

Understanding The Self Employment Tax

You’ve done it, followed your dream and started your own business, and now reality hits. Income tax time is approaching and it's time to calculate your taxes. You need to learn all you can about taxes, just as you learned all you could about your business.

Fairtax: America's Only Choice

A review of Fairtax book by Neal Boortz

December 2006, A Time for Tax Planning

Ideas for 2006 year end tax planning. Planning opportunities to discuss with your tax advisor.

Cross Border Vat - The Future Of International Tax & Compliance

If you buy something from across the border, do you have to pay VAT & who is the taxing body for the purchase? Some countries indicate that it should be the place of sale, while others currently think that it should be the country in which the use or consumption of the product or service takes place. This can lead to a great deal of confusion about who is paying taxes to whom. It can also lead to unfortunate cases of double-taxation or cases where the confusion leads to lack of taxation completely.

Getting Rid of Tax Debts in Bankruptcy

Ask ten people if you can discharge tax debts in bankruptcy and you will get ten different answers. The correct answer is that you can, but only if certain tests are met.

Free Online Tax Preparation

If you're thinking about online tax preparation this year, you've found the right place to start. There are many places online that offer free use of their online tax preparation software. Online tax programs and software have been specifically designed for ease of use, accuracy and maximum tax savings.

Tax Year 2006 Tax Law Changes for Individuals

The amount for each personal exemption has increased from $3,200 in 2005 to $3,300 in 2006. One caveat: exemption amount are reduced as your adjusted gross income reaches beyond a certain amount. The amount at which the phase-out begins depends on your status and income level.