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AMT: Will it Apply to You?
01/22/2014What’s your alternative minimum tax (AMT) preference? Though you might prefer to not think about the AMT, certain income...
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Who Must File a 2013 Income Tax Return
01/20/2014The rules for filing 2013 tax returns are straightforward for most people. Marital status, age, and income level are...
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Poor Recordkeeping Means Lost Deductions
01/17/2014Check your records to be sure you have the paperwork you need for charitable contributions you want to deduct...
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How to Maximize Your Tax Deductions After a Disaster Strikes
01/15/2014Fire, flood, tornado. Violent weather can wreak emotional and financial havoc. If your home, vehicle, or other personal property...
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Check Your Children’s Filing Requirements
01/13/2014Your children may need to file a 2013 income tax return. A return is needed if wages exceeded $6,100,...
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Check the Tax Rules Before Lending Money to Relatives
01/10/2014There are many worthwhile reasons to lend money to a relative. For example, you may want to help a...
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Don’t Overlook the “Nanny Tax”
01/05/2014As you review your filing requirements for 2013, make sure you don’t overlook the so-called “nanny tax.” If you...
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Employees Get More Than a Paycheck
12/30/2013Surveys show that employees tend to underestimate the amount of money that their employer is spending on employee benefits....
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Small Business Healthcare Tax Credit Update
12/27/2013The Small Business Healthcare Tax Credit has been expanded for 2014. The original credit, which dates back to 2010,...
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Are Disability Insurance Benefits Taxable?
12/27/2013Have you decided to include disability insurance as part of your financial plan? If so, the next decision is...