“The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” - Albert Einstein, physicist. Well! It may be connected to his theory of relativity but, being a physicist that he was, he didn't think of the U.S. tax system in reverse. It would have been a lot easier for him if he understood two things:

  1. The more you make, the less you pay - ever heard of loopholes?
  2. The less you make, the more you pay - never heard of loopholes?

Filing tax returns, for some, is like going to the dentist. If you have flossed once a day and brushed twice a day regularly, then going to the dentist should be a breeze and not something to dread upon.

So keep records of all your income and expenses. Figuring out your tax returns should be a breeze as well.


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Tax Issues To Be Aware Of

Wed May 9, 2012, 2:00 am | Leave Comment

The tax season is long passed its 17th April deadline. The sweating of your palms has dried up. Sweaty palms are thought to be the result of a hyperactive nervous system. Tax season is known to be one of the biggest reasons for having sweaty palms. We should all be glad that it’s all over … Continue Reading »



Tax Issues With Estate Planning

Mon May 7, 2012, 2:00 am | 1 Comment

If you have not made out your will yet, it may be a good time to do so now. Better yet think about making your estate planning which is considered by personal finance experts to be much better than a will. Will Power If you don’t have a will, your state has one for you … Continue Reading »



Tax Issues With First Time Home Buyer Credit

Sat May 5, 2012, 2:00 am | 1 Comment

If you received the first-time home-buyer credit for a home purchased in 2008, you should have begun repaying the credit in 2010. This repayment must continue in 2012 and years beyond until the full amount is repaid. You may also prepay a portion of the credit if that will work best for your financial situation. … Continue Reading »



Tax Issues With Home Office

Thu May 3, 2012, 2:00 am | Leave Comment

If you are self-employed or work from home for an employer, you need to meet the requirements from IRS that the home business operator must face. If your home office qualifies for tax benefits, you may be able to deduct a percentage of your real estate property taxes on your home, mortgage interest, utilities, etc. … Continue Reading »



Tax Issues With Higher Education

Wed May 2, 2012, 2:00 am | Leave Comment

Education needless to say is quite expensive, especially higher education. During tax time, you are generally able to get credit for higher education. Of course, not the total amount you have spent but some percentage of it which nonetheless helps in paying tuition fees and other expenses such as books. If the following one or … Continue Reading »



Tax Issues With Your Retirement Account

Mon Apr 30, 2012, 2:00 am | 1 Comment

The tax season is over for most Americans. Some may have filed for automatic extension in which case they would be given a 6-month time-period that they must file their tax return. If they owe the IRS money, they will be charged interest on the weeks and months that they delayed filing. If the IRS … Continue Reading »



Tips What To Do If You Receive IRS Notice

Wed Apr 4, 2012, 2:00 am | Leave Comment

Notices sent by the IRS regarding Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ or any of the related schedules, forms or other attachments are called individual filer notices. The IRS may send you a letter or notice to request payment for taxes, notify you of a change to your account, or request additional information. If and when you … Continue Reading »



How To File Secure Tax Returns

Mon Mar 12, 2012, 3:00 am | Leave Comment

You still have a little more than a month to file your taxes. The IRS Tax filing deadline for 2012 is on Tuesday, April 17. Every year, especially in recent years, with the advent of technology and Internet use in abundance, the scammers and identity thieves come to life with full force. Every year they … Continue Reading »



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