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The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit: Information on Stimulus
2009 may be a good time to buy a house, thanks to a new tax credit for first time home buyers. It’s part of the federal government’s stimulus plan and can save you up to $8000.

Published by H. Rox (858 pts ) on Nov 19, 2009 to
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Common Federal Income Tax Deductions
Don't give the government any more money than they deserve. Make sure you include these common federal income tax deductions.

Published by Trent Lorcher (30,053 pts ) on Nov 10, 2009 to
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FICA Taxes: What Are They
The Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax, more commonly known as the FICA tax, is imposed on working individuals by the Federal Government to pay for Social Security and Medicare coverage for eligible individuals.

Published by AlexisW (1,265 pts ) on Oct 8, 2009 to
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Personal Income Taxes: Dividends, Interest, and Capital Gains
Proper treatment of dividends, interest, and capital gains income is necessary to determine the correct amount of personal taxable income.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts ) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Personal Income Taxes: Tax Rates and Deductions
Personal income taxes are the U.S. Government’s primary source of income. Consequently, they can be confusing and give many tax payers trouble when they come due each April.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts ) on Sep 9, 2009 to
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What Government Benefits Are Federally Taxable?
Government Benefits can help those in need pay their bills (unemployment benefits, welfare, food stamp programs) and even pay their medical bills (Medicare). However not all of Government benefits come free of charge, in some cases your benefits may be taxable.

Published by James Allen Johnson (37,691 pts ) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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Should You File On Your Own?
If the thought of doing your own taxes makes you queasy then its probably best you hire a professional. However, a professional accountant isn't necessary in every situation. For those with a straightforward simple return you just might want to do it yourself.

Published by Dorothy B (1,098 pts ) on Aug 3, 2009 to
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How to Calculate and Pay Estimated Taxes
Do I need to make estimated tax payments? How do I pay estimated taxes? Can I just pay when I file my tax return? If you have income from sources other than a paycheck, you may need to make Federal estimated tax payments.

Published by SimpleLife (1,706 pts ) on Jul 24, 2009 to
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What is the Elderly Tax Credit?
Everyone has seen the question on the top of the tax forms that asks if you are over the age or disabled. But have you ever wondered why it's there or what it means? Here we'll talk about the tax credit available to the elderly and the disabled to reduce the amount of tax owed.

Published by wendyppp (610 pts ) on Jul 23, 2009 to
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The Taxes Involved with Selling a Home
Anything in life comes with taxes. Selling a home means income for the IRS to tax. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Well, if you know what you're doing, you may just be able to sell your property without owing the IRS a thing. Read on to find out more about the taxes involved with selling a home.

Published by Lucinda Watrous (17,979 pts ) on Jul 3, 2009 to
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