The Basics of United States Federal Income Taxes
Before you file your 2009 Federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service, read this article in a series of 14 about what income taxes are and …
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Who Must File a 1040 Income Tax Form for 2010?
The 1040 Federal Income Tax form is the basis for all other forms and schedules tax payers must use to report taxable income. Learn whether you must …
Continue ReadingWho Must File Schedule C with Income Tax Form 1040 for Reporting Sole Proprietor Business Income
Schedule C of the standard Federal Income Tax form 1040 is used to claim profit or loss from a Sole Proprietorship business. However, Schedule C is …
Continue ReadingWho Qualifies to File a 1040EZ Income Tax Form?
The 1040EZ is a shorter version of 1040 income tax form for personal income taxes. Qualifying to use this form requires a set of finely-defined …
Continue ReadingA Review of the HP 10B Financial Calculator
With a multitude of business and financial calculators available on the market, it can be confusing to find one that fits the need for an easy-to-use, …
Continue ReadingHow Does a Stock Split Affect the Value of Stock?
For various reasons, it is not uncommon for corporations to split stocks. Investors must be aware of the effects a stock split has on a firm’s value.
Continue ReadingWhat is the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an often-cited phrase in business and trade publications. Many new investors are unaware of its significance to …
Continue ReadingAdvantages and Benefits of Buying Gold & Silver - They Keep Their Value Even During Hyperinflation
Holding gold and silver in your safety deposit box is important to all people.
Continue ReadingTop Ten Tips for Reducing Your Electric Bill
Electricity is expensive and in today’s economy, every penny counts. Use these tips to help reduce your electric bill quickly.
Continue ReadingCut Costs When Attending Christmas Parties
When you have many holiday parties to attend this season, you may get overwhelmed with all the money you think you will spend. Following a few helpful …
Continue ReadingInexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas for Men - Some Low-Cost Gift Ideas for the Special Man in Your Life
Men are hard to buy for and it seems that anything they could want may simply be expensive toys. However, here are a few suggestions for Christmas …
Continue ReadingSilly and Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas - Try Cheap Gag Gifts for a Fun, Thoughtful Present at a Low Cost
Sometimes it is just fun to give silly Christmas gifts instead of spending a lot of money on actual presents. There are so many kinds of gag gifts a …
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