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Paying Taxes

LLC Tax Extension

If you don’t think that you’ll be able to prepare your business tax return and gather the necessary documents on time, consider requesting a tax…


What’s the best tax break for childcare expenses?

Most working parents have only one way of getting a tax break on the expenses they pay for childcare – the special tax credit allowed…


Can The Windfall Tax Affect You?

The windfall tax is deceptively simple. When you receive a windfall — whether it’s an inheritance from a relative, winnings from the lottery or gambling,…


Smart move: Deduct your relocation expenses

Did you move for a job last year? You may be entitled to a deduction for your unreimbursed moving expenses.NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Did you…


Do I need my babysitter’s Social Security number?

Mary Poppins might play hard ball if you ask for her social. Here's a spoonful of tax advice to help you get her on the…


How to avoid getting audited

The IRS has been stepping up its efforts to ensure that Americans are accurately reporting the taxes they owe. This means that the IRS is…


Is a live-in girlfriend or boyfriend tax-deductible?

Maybe, if she wasn’t working last year, or didn’t earn very much. A qualifying partner gives you an extra personal exemption, worth $3,800. This works…


How much tax should I have withheld?

Withholding tax (also known as “payroll withholding”) is essentially income tax that is withheld from your wages and sent directly to the IRS by your…