Archive for January, 2010

Valuing a Roth tax strategy

January 31st, 2010

Whether to make investments into a regular tax-advantaged employer plan and IRA personal accounts versus contributing to Roth tax-advantaged employer plan and IRA personal accounts is not always a straightforward decision.
The decision on the trade offs happens to be one of the most complex choices of lifetime personal financial planning. A lot of things can [...]

The Obama Backed Tax Cadillac Health Insurance Plans

January 30th, 2010

There isn’t a person who keeps informed about political issues, or concerns themselves with current events who hasn’t heard of the tax on “Cadillac” health insurance plans proposed by President Obama. Many people have an opinion on the tax, and yet still some don’t fully understand what it’s all about. Many people view the [...]

Not Taking the Right Simple Deductions can Cost Taxpayers

January 29th, 2010

Most taxpayers are honest
The vast majority of American taxpayers are honest when it comes to filing and paying their taxes. The huge tax cheats are rare. Instead of taking advantage of the system, it is actually the opposite that is true; most Americans do not take advantage of legitimate deductions and overpay on their taxes. [...]

Why pay when you can e-file for free?

January 28th, 2010

1. Turbo Tax Free Edition
You probably already know that if you make a lot of money or have complicated taxes you won’t be able to file your taxes for free. Usually, for people with high incomes or a lot of assets, it makes sense, and it’s worth it, to pay someone to do your taxes. [...]

Give to Help Haiti Today - Get Immediate Deduction on 2009 Return

January 28th, 2010

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A few days ago in a email news item I made the distinction that the Haiti disaster is now a qualified disaster according to the IRS (http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=218615,00.html).
And I mentioned in that email, the IRS was rumoring that people would be able to take a deduction for contributions to Haiti on the current [...]

IRS Levies on Your Bank Account Can Be Defeated

January 27th, 2010

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There is a blog post about IRS miscues here: oldavonladysorders.blogspot.com/2009/09/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed.html. This is a woman who graduated from Penn State. She considers herself to be a Nittany Lioness. She says:
“…the son-in-law owes the IRS money. When the kids have [...]

Amazing Tactic for Stopping an IRS Wage Levy

January 27th, 2010

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26 U.S.C. § 6330(e) contains a provision that is little celebrated and underutilized by folks facing off with an Federal tax wage levy of their bank account or pay. That subsection provides in pertinent part:
“(e)  Suspension of collections and statute [...]

Vital Pieces Of Free Tax Help

January 27th, 2010

The word free is the most people love to hear. Especially if the word free you are hearing link to the taxes. Free Tax Help is a good thing for people who deal with taxes because there is a probability about 50 percent when all is said and done.
Finding in this age of [...]

What method is There to Stop a U.S. Federal Levy On My Financial Institution or Paycheck?

January 27th, 2010

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In order for the IRS to comply with the edict of Congress, necessities of the law require that they to start with, give their levy target (that would be you) what is called a [...]

Donating An Used Automobile To A Charitable Organization Provides Few Other Benefits Besides A Good Deed And One Of Them Is Tax Deduction - How Much Can You Write Off For Donating A Vehicle

January 26th, 2010

Car Donation Tax Deduction!
Next to needing to make a contribution to charitable causes, perhaps your biggest motivation to donate your car is the serious tax break it can provide you with. Do not be misled by info about your return, because the tax breaks you can get from a car donation won’t be as [...]