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Articles from: April 2012

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The Attitudes of American Taxpayers
4/30/2012 joshritchie Tax Planning

The Attitudes of American Taxpayers

The IRS Oversight Board Released its 2011 Taxpayer Attitude Survey this year and according to the survey, most taxpayers show strong support for the federal tax code. Check out our infographic to see what the survey reveals about how taxpayers feel about paying taxes. Full story

Tax Benefits Available for Victims of Natural Disaster
4/24/2012 Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP® Tax Planning

Tax Benefits Available for Victims of Natural Disaster

If you haven’t already filed your taxes and were a victim of recent severe storms, flooding, or disasters you may have more time to pay taxes and file your tax returns if you were affected and in counties designated as federal disaster areas qualifying for individual assistance.

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It’s Earth Day: What’s The Connection Between Gas Taxes And State Carbon Footprints?
4/20/2012 joshritchie Tax News

It’s Earth Day: What’s The Connection Between Gas Taxes And State Carbon Footprints?

In observation of Earth Day (April 22), we thought it would be timely to explore environmental taxes. Find out more here. Full story

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Tax Tardiness: The Who, What, and Why of Late Filing
4/19/2012 joshritchie Tax Planning

Tax Tardiness: The Who, What, and Why of Late Filing

According to the IRS, 28% of taxpayers wait until the last couple of weeks to file their taxes, but just why do taxpayers wait. Whether you scrambled to the tax (deadline) finish line or filed an extension, here is our infographic showing the who, what, and why of late tax filing. Full story

I Claimed Exempt, Can I Still Get a Tax Refund?
4/17/2012 Jim Wang Tax Deductions and Credits

I Claimed Exempt, Can I Still Get a Tax Refund?

Normally, since you didn’t pay taxes, you aren’t eligible for a tax refund. But there are conditions that can result in being able to receive a tax refund, even if you are exempt from paying taxes. Full story

Three Overlooked Tax Deductions
4/17/2012 Jeremy Vohwinkle Tax Deductions and Credits

Three Overlooked Tax Deductions

Every year, millions of dollars go to the IRS instead of back into taxpayer’s pockets. So, before you file your next tax return, here are a few of the most overlooked tax deductions. Full story

Deducting Travel Expenses When Doing Charitable Work
4/16/2012 Jeremy Vohwinkle Tax Deductions and Credits

Deducting Travel Expenses When Doing Charitable Work

If you’ve done any charitable work over the past year you’ve likely put in time and money toward the cause. But what if you had to travel in order to volunteer? Are travel expenses to a charitable event deductible? In some cases, yes, travel expenses related to volunteering can be deducted. Read more. Full story

Making Work Pay Credit – What Is It and Can I Use It?
4/16/2012 Elle Martinez Tax Deductions and Credits

Making Work Pay Credit – What Is It and Can I Use It?

A popular tax credit people once had the last couple of tax seasons was the Making Work Pay Credit. Many taxpayers are asking if it has been extended or whether it’ll return, but to date it is no longer available as it expired December 31, 2010. The Making Work Pay Tax Credit was replaced by the Payroll Tax Holiday and will not impact your tax return. Full story

Tax Breaks for Parents and Their College Students
4/15/2012 JoeTaxpayer Education

Tax Breaks for Parents and Their College Students

For many parents, it seems as if we go from changing diapers to packing the kids up to go off to college. With an in-state public college averaging over $33K for the 4 years, and private college over $120K, it’s time to look at how you can get Uncle Sam to ease the burden just a bit. Full story

The Retirement Saver’s Credit
4/15/2012 Michael Rubin Tax Deductions and Credits

The Retirement Saver’s Credit

The Retirement Savers Credit is a tax incentive to save for retirement. In exchange for you putting money in a qualified retirement account such as a 401(k), IRA, Roth IRA, or 403(b), the government reduces your taxes. Find out more. Full story

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