126: 5 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund to Build Your Financial Future
It's easy to just go out and spend your tax refund. But you could be putting that money to good use. Here are some suggestions....

127: Who Should Do Your Tax Return
A CPA firm's services to prepare even very simple tax returns can cost much. While people should be able to prepare their own returns, a professional will be able to help you work with your return especially on new laws, credits that may be overlooked and other related matters with regards to your tax return....

128: Tips To Curtail Your Estate Taxes
Estate tax is levied both at the federal and state levels. The high rate of taxation takes away nearly forty-five percent of the estate of the deceased....

129: What Are The Current Tax Rules You Must Consider For Your Estate Planning?
No estate tax is payable during 2006, 2007, and 2008 on a descendants estate valued up to $2million. However, estate taxes can chew away a sizable part of the estate after death if effective estate planning steps are not taken in time....

130: Understanding The Basics Of Estate Tax Planning
Federal tax laws exempt property up to two million dollars from estate tax. They also allow a one million-dollar lifetime limit for gifting property without attracting any gift tax....

131: How Can Gifts Help You Reduce Your Estate Taxes?
There are many ways to avoid or mitigate estate taxes. Transferring property through gifts is one of them....

132: Learning During Tax Time
That time of year again has arrived. Thoughts of completing your tax return as well as paying for it may be hanging in your mind....

133: Income Tax Problems Can Be Solved
Many income tax problems start with marriage, divorce and death. Many people who are single file their own return and then don't worry about income tax problems because they are simply filing a W-2....

134: Andorra Opens The Door For More Tax Exiles
Tax free Andorra has seen a sharp rise in residency applications over the last two years as rival tax haven Monaco's property prices have become among the most expensive in Europe. The Andorra authorities have responded by more than doubling the residency application quotas allowed in any one year....

135: New Tax For Monaco
For a tax haven, it's a surprise move - Monaco has compiled and released her first ever GDP figures. It's part of a move to play a bigger role at the UN....

136: Why A Tax Professional Is Needed For Your Business
You are a smart businessman but you shouldn't be embarrassed to acknowledge that you need help when it comes to sorting your finances. If you run your own business, a tax professional would be a very big help. It is of utmost importance that you choose your tax professional wisely instead of ending up hiring the wrong person....

137: New Laws on Donating a Car
It is advisable for a car donor to discuss with his tax advisor before putting his efforts and acts together to donate a car. Donating a car is no longer treated as a very desirable tax deduction option with the new laws taking effect....

138: Andorra Opens Door For More Tax Exiles
European tax haven Andorra has seen a sharp rise in residency applications over the last two years as rival tax haven Monaco's property prices have become among the most expensive in Europe. The Andorra authorities have responded by more than doubling the residency application quotas allowed in any one year....

139: New Tax For Andorra
Despite being one of the top European tax havens, Andorra is introducing Capital Gains Tax for the first time to fund infrastructure improvements....

140: How About Avoiding IRS Penalties?
Late Filing of Returns - Most taxpayers have to pay fines for filing in their returns late. Even a delay of one day after that would attract the IRS penalty for late filing. Late Tax Payment - Some taxpayers defer on paying the taxes even after they have filed their returns. Paying the dues late also attracts penalties. Penalties are quite high. You might end up paying 20% interest....

141: IRS Email Scams
IRS issues a warning against email scams....

142: Helping Working Families with the Earned Income Tax Credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit is for working families with incomes less than $37,263. If eligible, they may receive money back from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) even if they don't owe taxes - but they must file a tax return....

143: Estate Tax Planning
The estate of a deceased person is subject to estate tax levied by the government. This tax is levied on his taxable estate, the value of which is arrived at by reducing his gross estate by something known as allowable deductions, where the gross estate is the total value of all the assets owned by the deceased at the time of his death....

144: Estate Planning and Trusts
If you own property or assets of substantial value and have not yet thought about estate planning, it is time to start doing your calculations in order to put a plan in place. If you die having property, the state levies tax on your estate....

145: Self-Employment Tax
This article addresses some of the key issues regarding self-employment tax. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about self-employment tax....

146: Income Tax Refunds
Are you looking for some inside information on income tax refund? Here's an up-to-date report from income tax refund experts who should know....

147: Taxes and Donating a Car
New laws on car donation clearly specify the following - when a taxpayer donates a vehicle for which the claimed value is $500 or more, the precise deduction that can be claimed will depend on how the charity plans to use the vehicle. If the auto is sold by the nonprofit organization, then the taxpayer will be able to deduct only the amount of gross proceeds the organization got from the sale....

148: Income Tax Software - The Best Ones On The Market
There are several income tax software programs available on the market to help you complete your yearly taxes. But, which one is right for you? Find out ......

149: Small Business Tax Deductions - Top 5
With tax season just around the corner it is never too early to start thinking about available tax deductions. Which deductions can you claim this year? Find out more ......

150: Tax fraud and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tools
What is tax fraud, and how does our government control it? That's a really big question to answer, so let's break it apart and answer it in two different paragraphs. Tax fraud is the intentional avoidance of tax due by a taxpayer, corporation, or other legal entity. There is a vast difference between the opportunity to minimize your tax liability and the direct avoidance of any responsibility....