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Articles from: March 2010

12 of the Most Foolish Tax Write-Offs Ever Attempted
3/31/2010 joshritchie Tax Tips

12 of the Most Foolish Tax Write-Offs Ever Attempted

We’re often told that necessity is the mother of invention. And sure enough, few things have given birth to more invention than the desire to avoid paying income taxes. Here are 12 crazy tax write-offs taxpayers have tried, and sometimes successfully, deducted. Full story

Need more time to file your 2009 taxes? Not a problem – file an extension.
3/31/2010 turbotaxcolleen Tax Tips

Need more time to file your 2009 taxes? Not a problem – file an extension.

There are just about 2 weeks left to get your 2009 taxes done. If you just can’t make that deadline, or the dog ate your W-2, you can file an extention for another 6 months. Full story

Five Education Tax Benefits Available Now
3/30/2010 TurboTaxBlogTeam Tax Tips

Five Education Tax Benefits Available Now

In recent years, tax law has been very kind to education. Learn more about the education tax credits available to help fund college educations. Full story

So Dependent On You: Who Can I Claim as a Dependents on my 2009 Tax Return?
3/29/2010 TurboTaxBlogTeam Deductions and Credits, Tax Tips

So Dependent On You: Who Can I Claim as a Dependents on my 2009 Tax Return?

Over the past few years, questions around who can claim who and why has dramatically changed. It’s difficult to know who you can claim as a dependent and who you cannot. Full story

Hot Tax Topics: Filing an Extension, Paying Your Tax Bill
3/26/2010 TurboTaxBlogTeam Deductions and Credits, Tax Tips

Hot Tax Topics: Filing an Extension, Paying Your Tax Bill

Need to file an extension for your federal income tax return? Want to know if you can still snag that first-time homebuyer credit? Here are the answers to your most taxing questions. Full story

Use Your Tax Refund for a Staycation and Bank the Rest
3/25/2010 Philip Taylor Tax Tips

Use Your Tax Refund for a Staycation and Bank the Rest

Many people want to take their tax return money and take a vacation. Using extra money for a life experience is a great way to spend it. However, you don’t have to spend all of your tax refund on an expensive vacation. Full story

Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2010
3/24/2010 Elle Martinez Tax Tips

Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2010

As tax season progresses, tax scams are in full throttle. You have to be aware and watch out for these scams and protect yourself. The best defense you have is be informed and prepared. Take heed of these tax scams! Full story

11 Most Popular Reasons for Filing Late or Not Filing at All
3/22/2010 joshritchie Taxes 101

11 Most Popular Reasons for Filing Late or Not Filing at All

With the April 15 tax deadline less than a month away, it’s time to file – or, for many people, time to find reasons for not filing. Believe it or not, the percentage of the taxpaying population who files late or doesn’t file at all is substantial. Full story

Basics of 2010 HIRE Act
3/22/2010 JoeTaxpayer Taxes 101

Basics of 2010 HIRE Act

March 18, 2010, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) act was enacted into law. We’ll share with you details of HIRE and how it might impact you. Full story

3/22/2010 TurboTaxBlogTeam TurboTax Press Releases

HOUSTON MOST TAX PROCRASTINATING CITY IN AMERICA FOR FOURTH TIME

TurboTax Releases Ninth Annual List of Top 10 Tax Procrastinating Cities With the April 15… Full story

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