Taxes

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Tax Tips: Home Office Deductions

7:00 am, March 16, 2010

Some employees don't work in an office, store or other business location. If this is you, you might be able to claim a home office deduction.

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Tax Tips: Suit Up & Deduct

8:00 am, March 15, 2010

You can deduct the cost of uniforms and work clothes that are required as a condition of employment and not adaptable to everyday wear.

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Tax Tips: The Vegas Rule of IRAs

7:00 am, March 12, 2010

The old Vegas rule applies to IRAs — what happens there stays there — at least when it comes to tax reporting.

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Unemployed? There's a Tax Break for That

10:08 am, March 11, 2010

Millions are still out of work and trying to stretch every dollar. If you’re in this boat, keep in mind some tax breaks for the unemployed.

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Tax Tips: Demutualized Insurance Companies

7:00 am, March 11, 2010

Holding stock in an insurance company that has demutualized? Here are the important facts on how to report that asset on your taxes.

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The Importance of Tax Diversification

11:00 am, March 10, 2010

Keeping assets in a variety of accounts that are treated differently at tax time is essential to retirees. Here's how to do it.

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The Highest Taxes in the World

7:00 am, March 10, 2010

Think the U.S. has it bad? Look at these countries, and their high, high tax rates.

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Tax Tips: Mortgage Insurance

7:00 am, March 10, 2010

It's an odd deduction, but it's a deduction nonetheless. MainStreet's tax pro explains how you can deduct your mortgage insurance premiums.

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Tax Tips: Go Green, Save Green

7:00 am, March 09, 2010

Going green with this list of Energy Star appliances can help you save in the long run and give you an immediate tax credit too.

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Tax Tips: The Energy Credit Is Back!

7:00 am, March 08, 2010

Residential energy tax credits are back and they're bigger than ever. Our tax pro explains the ins and outs of this trendy tax credit.

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