Taxes

6 Tax Tips for this Upcoming Tax Season

by Guest Author January 24, 2013
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Benjamin Franklin famously said, “The only things certain in life are death and taxes” and come April 14th, hardworking citizens will be scrabbling to get theirs done in time. Tax season doesn’t have to totally stress you out every year. With proper planning and attention to details, you can have your taxes done long before [...]

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Why Is My Paycheck Lower?

by Tim January 15, 2013
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Following intense negotiations between Republicans and Democrats over the so-called “fiscal cliff,” an agreement was reached to increase payroll and income taxes to tackle the fiscal deficits. Having felt the sting of higher payroll taxes beginning on January 1, 2013, many Americans have been asking, “Why is my paycheck lower?” Payroll Tax Back to 6.2% [...]

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When Are 2012 Taxes Due? Tax Deadline in 2013

by Tim January 14, 2013
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Normally taxes are due on April 15 each year, but sometimes that date falls on a weekend or a holiday (which happened in 2012).  This year, however, taxes are due on April 15, 2013, which falls on a Monday. April 15, 2013 is also the deadline for making a tax extension, so if you need [...]

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Filing Income Taxes for a Side Income

by Kevin November 1, 2012
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One of the often overlooked aspects of having a side income is the need to file income taxes. This is especially true if you’ve never had a side income. You may not even be sure that you need to file for a side income, but rest assured that you do. Virtually any income you earn [...]

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What Happens If I Don’t File a Tax Return on Time?

by Tim April 16, 2012
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The tax deadline always seems to sneak up on us every year.  If you’re like many Americans who wait until the last minute to file your taxes, you’ve probably wondered what would happen if you filed your taxes late or not at all. In section IRC 6651(a)(1), IRS is clear about assessing penalties if someone [...]

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Tax Deadlines for Retirement Contributions

by Tim March 5, 2012
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Since the 2012 tax deadline has been extended this year, we have a little more time to make those last minute IRA contributions. In case you didn’t know, you can actually make an IRA contribution for the previous tax year up to the date when taxes are due.  For the 2011 tax year, that means [...]

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How to File the Federal Tax Extension Form

by Tim February 16, 2012
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Filing a tax extension is simple.  If you need extra time to work through your tax documents and just don’t think you’ll be able to finish your taxes by the April 18th tax deadline, you can file for an extension.  Once you file the tax extension form, you’ll have until October 17th 2012 to file [...]

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Where Is My Tax Refund?

by Tim February 7, 2012
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If you’ve filed your taxes already and you’re expecting a tax return this year, you’re probably asking, “where is my refund?”  Unfortunately, the IRS doesn’t instantaneously wire your tax refund to you, even if you e-filed using the free 2012 Turbo Tax option.  The good news is that if you e-file, you can get your [...]

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2012 Social Security Tax Changes You Should Know About

by Tim February 6, 2012
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Every taxpayer is affected by Social Security in one way or another.  If you’re working, you’re paying into it – if you’re retired, you’re receiving payments as a benefit.  There’s no escaping the reach of Social Security! These 2012 Social Security tax changes will affect everyone, so it’s important to know what it means for [...]

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Income Tax Calculator: 3 Federal Income Tax Estimators

by Tim January 17, 2012
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With tax season around the corner, you might be itching to file your taxes right away.  Some people like to file as early as possible, while others are still looking for the answer to their question: when are taxes are due? If you don’t have all your tax forms yet, but want to estimate what [...]

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