Property Taxes Increase With Home Prices

With the increasing value of your home comes the increasing bill from your property taxes.

IRS Warns Churches It Will Be Watching

The IRS has warned that it will be watching churches closely to make sure that they do not violate tax-exempt regulations. Both liberal and conservative factions have been filing numerous complaints against churches with the IRS.

Dealing with Scam Artist Pretending To Be IRS Debt Collectors

In 2004, the IRS was given the authority to use third party debt collectors to hunt down taxes owed by delinquent taxpayers. Scam artists knew an opportunity when they saw one.

IRS and Private Debt Collectors

The terror of most Americans is to be hunted by the IRS for overdue taxes. Well, the terror has evolved a bit as the IRS is now using private debt collectors to do much of the work.

Making More Money from Capital Gain Taxes

As we may know, keeping a diversified portfolio can be beneficial to the overall health of our financial stability and growth. Taking a closer look at each investment, they fall into two categories of taxes: capital gains tax and ordinary tax. Many people have both types of taxes within their portfolio but are not sure which tax applies to the investments.

IRS and California To Crackdown On Options Backdating Together

The IRS has joined with California's local stock options backdating task force to investigate alleged backdating of stock options iwth an intent to defraud.

Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Home?

When you buy a home, you are also buying a lot of different tax breaks. Make sure that you are taking advantage of them.

What Is An LLC Tax Deduction?

Limited liabilities companies or LLCs are a tricky bunch to get any kind of LLC tax deduction on. This is because the LLC tax reduction is not actually recognized by the federal government. Find out more...

IRS Audits and the Percentages

For most Americans, the mere suggestion of an IRS audit is enough to require the changing of the pants. So, what percent chance do you have of an IRS audit?

Child Care Tax Deduction - This Is How You Can Qualify

The introduction of a child care tax deduction is an incredibly pleasing idea to most parents' ears. The expense of raising a child can cost a lot. Find out more...

Get Money Back With Vehicle Tax Deduction

If you decide to be environmentally conscience and buy a car with a gasoline engine and electric motor you should be able to take advantage of the vehicle tax deduction. You can also take advantage of the tax reduction if you have bought a car that runs purely on electricity. Find out more...

Farmland Assessment Program in New Jersey - The Story Of One Farm

This is a story about one farm in New Jersey and how developmental pressure caused property taxes to increase to the point where the farm had to be sold. It is also the story of how legislators in Trenton, with the swift adoption of the farmland assessment program, responded to the angry overtaxed farmers who buttonholed them. It also examines the provisions of the current three year rollback tax provisions contained in the farmland assessment program and how the value of that rollback tax has been eroded over time.

Hurricane-affected Businesses Receive IRS Filing Extension

The IRS has announced the availability of an additional postponement of filing and payment requirements to businesses in the Gulf Coast. The filing extension comes as part of the continuing effort to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Supercharge Your 401k Plan

Adding a cash balance plan to your 401k could allow much larger tax deductible contributions.

New Tax Laws Impact Investors

The new tax law changes create opportunity and potential pitfalls for investors.