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Is It Worth It To Itemize Your Taxes
While the U.S. tax code is rife with loopholes, few people take advantage of them. Only about a third of taxpayers itemize their deductions, according…
Five mistakes to avoid when hiring a tax preparer
Among other things, beware the preparer who promises you'll get money back.NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Here are some mistakes to avoid when looking for a…
Get ready to prepare your 1040
In the next few weeks you'll be getting the information you will need to prepare your Form 1040. Be careful.NEW YORK (MainStreet) — In the…
Make those contributions now
Make the miracle of tax-free compounding work for you. NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Are you planning to make a contribution to your traditional or…
IRS delays start of tax filing season to January 30
The Internal Revenue Service said on Tuesday it will begin accepting 2012 tax filings on January 30, eight days later than originally planned due to…
Insight: In “fiscal cliff” bill, White House was key to corporate tax breaks
As the Congress rushed last week to approve a "fiscal cliff" tax bill that raised income taxes on the wealthy, Washington lobbyists were fretting over…
Tax Tip: It’s not too late for these New Year’s tax resolutions
High on your list of 2013 New Year's Resolutions should be 'Become more informed about taxes.' NEW YORK (MainStreet) — I hope that high…
Mortgage debt relief act is extended
The extension will help homeowners with underwater mortgages One part of the fiscal cliff that was extended will provide at least one more year…
