Do You Know The Major Tax Return Mistakes To Avoid?

Tax season always brings out talk about 1040 EZ forms and W-2s, but most of us are in the dark about what to do with our tax returns even with the long set of directions the IRS puts in with the forms. There is always the option of paying someone else to take care of it, and for many people it is best option.

How To Choose A Good Tax Advisor

There is a major difference between a tax preparer and a tax advisor. Tax preparers, although many may advertise that they can save you money with your taxes or get you a better return, their actual job is really focused on the actual paperwork of filing out your taxes. A tax advisor is actually what you should look for if you are hoping to save money on your income tax.

Don't Go to Jail for Failing to Pay State Sales Tax on Internet Purchases

Many online sellers believe Internet sales aren't subject to state sales taxes. Bookseller Steve Weber explains why it's best to check with your state revenue office.

Top Tips For Saving Money On Your Tax Bill

Getting Ready To Submit Your Tax Return? Read these tips to save money before the tax year ends.

Common Tax Mistakes

People make a lot of mistakes when it comes to their taxes... here's a few of them.

Debt and Denial - During the Tax Season

As 120 million households prepare their taxes this year Bill Mitchell asks the $64,000 question. “With the tax season deadline approaching, what election will you use to file your 2005 tax return? Married filing jointly or married with money grubbing cheating Spouse?”

IRS Wants to Know About Fake Emails Using IRS Name

Obviously, you use the Internet or you wouldn’t be reading this article. Since you use the web, you know about phishing scams or should. Some scams are now using fake IRS identification.

Kill It Dead

Article explains why the estate (death) tax is unfair and should be done away with. temporary repeal expires. As an extra tax applied to income that has already been drained by decades of other taxes, article shows that it is one of the most loathsome pieces of looting in the federal tax code. Put simply, it is double taxation.

Understanding Capital Gains Tax

One of the most common yet least understood taxes imposed by the government on investors is the Capital Gains Tax.

Capital Gains Tax and You

What you need to know about Capital Gains Tax and corporate tax structure

Social Security Voluntary Tax Withholding

If you receive Social Security benefits did you know that you can have income tax voluntarily withheld from your check? By signing up for Voluntary Tax withholding it could make next year's tax liability easier to swallow. Here is how it works.

Tax Tips for IT Consultants and Contractors

Making a living as an independent consultant or contractor? Consider these tax saving tips-you might save thousands annually.

IRS E-Filing; Is It Helping Our Government Collect Taxes?

It got off to a rather rocky start, but it is alive and well today and each year more and more Americans are filing their taxes this way and it is saving our government money in administrative costs and making it easier for Americans to file the taxes...

Dealing With The Internal Revenue Service

The mail has arrived and oh, no there is a dreaded letter from the IRS. Don’t panic yet, it maybe something as innocuous as information they think you might need, a question of where to apply a payment you made or even a refund check for an overpayment. But should it be more serious, all is not lost.