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Refreshing Summer Drink

With Snooki’s recent tanning tax escapade, sin taxes have been all the talk this summer. From soda to bottled water, tanning to smoking, taxes on ‘sins’ are everywhere. Some say that they appear to benefit everyone. From a government perspective, any money coming in is better than money going out. Plus, [...]

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If you require tax assistance due to complicated financial matters, an experienced tax professional may be the resource you need to resolve your tax debt issues. In the event that you must locate a trustworthy source, be aware that not every agency may be as they appear. [...]

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Are Higher Capital Gains and Dividends Taxes Coming?

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Lower tax rates on certain types of investments allow investors to take risks and drives investments in the economy. Right now, short term capital gains are taxed at your regular federal income tax rate. However, long term capital gains and dividends are taxed at a different — possibly lower — rate. However, that could change [...]

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IRS Notice – What to do if You Receive One

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IRS tax notices typically begin in June, 2 months after tax returns were due. If you receive an IRS notice know what to expect and what to do.

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Investing in Municipal Bonds

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One of the hot topics of discussion lately is that of municipal bonds (also called munis). Recently, superstar investor Warren Buffett warned that they could be facing trouble in five to 10 years if the federal government doesn’t step in to help. On the other side, though, are those who see municipal bonds as a [...]

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2009 May be Remembered as a Great Year for Entrepreneurial America

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Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity is a leading indicator of new business creation in the US, and according to its latest report, the rates of new business creation in 2009 were the best in the last 14 years, topping even the 1999-2000 peak technology boom. In a way this is to be expected as a [...]

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How Does a Fixed Annuity Work?

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With the recent stock market volatility, many investors are concerned about losing their retirement income. If you rely on income from your investments, the type of crash we saw following the global financial crisis can be scary. As a result, many are considering annuities. Fixed annuities are getting special attention, since a minimum return is [...]

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How and When you Should File an Amended Tax Return

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Imagine this: you file your tax return just to learn soon enough that you made an error or omitted important information. Understand when and how you should file an amended tax return.

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Get Ready for Next Year’s Tax Season

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If you take an hour or two now to set up a system that can help you stay organized throughout the year, you will find that preparing your tax return next year is a lot less stressful.

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10 Common Tax Audit Flags to be Aware Of

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Being aware of the common IRS audit red flags can help you avoid or better prepare you for a future audit. This is a good list to keep in the back of your head when tax planning and preparing your taxes.

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