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Income Taxes

Tax excuses the IRS won’t buy

U.S. taxpayers have tried just about everything to get out of paying their taxes, the IRS admits, but very few of these excuses are likely…


What to do when they garnish your wages

Wage garnishment isn't the end of the world, but there are ways to soften the debt collector's blow. NEW YORK (MainStreet) — With millions of…


Tax help for military service members

There are many challenges that come with serving in the military, but worrying about managing your taxes shouldn’t be one of them. Fortunately, there is…


Personal finance terms 101: Tax credit | Video

Most of us have heard of certain tax-related terminology. However, that doesn't mean that we know what they actually mean or how they can affect…


What the dreaded “Fiscal Cliff” means for you

Don't jump off the fiscal cliff ' learn about it!   With everyone talking about the fiscal cliff these days, it’s easy to worry we…


What is business life insurance?

Life insurance is an important part of a business. It may be used as a funding mechanism for your buy-sell agreement and as business interruption…


2012 Tax Calendar

There are multiple due dates and deadlines that taxpayers must remember during the year. This tax calendar is for the year 2012 — remember that…


Taxable Income

Types of Income You’re Taxed On & What Is Tax-Exempt During the year, you may receive income in the form of money, property, or services.…