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Understanding and establishing ‘Material Participation’ for tax purposes

When it comes to your income taxes, U.S. tax law makes a distinction between different types of income — including income from passive investments and…


Special rules for deducting moving expenses

There are many costs associated with moving and they can really add up fast. Fortunately, if you are moving because of a new job, or…


IRS delays start of tax filing season to January 30

The Internal Revenue Service said on Tuesday it will begin accepting 2012 tax filings on January 30, eight days later than originally planned due to…


Insight: In “fiscal cliff” bill, White House was key to corporate tax breaks

As the Congress rushed last week to approve a "fiscal cliff" tax bill that raised income taxes on the wealthy, Washington lobbyists were fretting over…


Mortgage debt relief act is extended

The extension will help homeowners with underwater mortgages   One part of the fiscal cliff that was extended will provide at least one more year…


How to file tax extensions in Alabama

Alabama residents are granted an automatic six-month extension if they cannot file on time. However, they must send in payments if they owe them with…


Credit debt, tax reform, low savings keep money pros up at night

If you're reading this article after Dec 21, the Mayans got it wrong. The world is still here. But there's still plenty to worry about,…


Tax tips for the end of the year

While you may be focused on hunting holiday presents, this is the time of year when you need to be thinking about the April 15…