U.S. Sales Tax Rates Hit Record High
March 10, 2010 | Personal Finance
Shopping blues: Top tax 12%. Chicago’s 10.25% highest big-city rate. More Internet tax fights loom.
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Save like the rich and famous
March 10, 2010 | Personal Finance
In a down economy, how are the wealthy protecting their money? Let the same advice they are receiving guide you through these hazardous financial times.
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Lessons of a $618,616 death
March 10, 2010 | Personal Finance
Two years after her husband’s death and almost 10 years after his cancer diagnosis, a woman examines the wrenching emotional and financial costs of keeping him alive.
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What’s on Sale When
March 9, 2010 | Personal Finance
Airline tickets tend to be least expensive to buy on Tuesday afternoon through Thursday. Worst days to fare shop are Saturday and Sunday.
CDs and DVDs generally come out on Tuesdays and might be on sale for the first one to three weeks.
Jewelry sales are common, except around Valentine’s Day and the December holidays. So plan [...]
Hiring Protection From The IRS
March 6, 2010 | Personal Finance
If you want a licensed and regulated tax pro, consider hiring an EA–someone who might even be an ex-IRS agent.
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Taxpayer Alert: 1099 Traps Multiply This Year
March 6, 2010 | Personal Finance
Bank consolidations, stock options, and 1099-R changes could create problems. Here’s how to stay out of the IRS’ crosshairs.
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IRS: Methane Tax Credits Full Of Gas
March 6, 2010 | Personal Finance
Judge bars 12 tax preparers from claiming bogus landfill tax break for clients.
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Trade Properties To Keep The Tax Man At Bay
March 6, 2010 | Personal Finance
Like-kind exchanges can mean much lower tax bills on real estate for savvy investors.
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Miami Vice: Homebuyer Tax Credit Fraud Alleged
March 6, 2010 | Personal Finance
IRS says preparers falsely claimed dozens of credits for phony home purchases.
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Planning For The Estate Tax’s Return
March 6, 2010 | Personal Finance
The 2010 estate tax lapse could be costly to your family if it keeps you from planning.
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Small Business Needs IRS Relief
March 6, 2010 | Personal Finance
Want to stimulate the private sector at little cost? Get the IRS off small business folks’ backs.
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Does your car insurer hate you?
March 6, 2010 | Personal Finance
Insurance companies won’t randomly decide to drop you or raise your rates. But many things could put you on your insurer’s bad side.
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Time to dump the housing tax credit?
March 6, 2010 | Personal Finance
Government support that artificially props up home values is forestalling a real recovery for the housing market.
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Stuck with student loans for life?
March 6, 2010 | Personal Finance
Your college debts may not be toxic, but making the wrong choice between federal and private loans can be a life-altering decision. Here’s what to look out for.
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