Energy Tax Credit Changes in 2011
There is a home Energy Tax Credit this year, it’s just not half what it used to be. Literally. The 2009 and 2010 Energy Tax Credits were very generous as …

2011 Tax Rate Changes
Update: The 2012 tax brackets & standard deductions have also been announced.
I’ve been discussing the Obama tax cut deal a lot recently, since there were so many provisions that impact you. One …

What is the Child Tax Credit?
As part of the Obama tax cut deal reached with Republicans (aka the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Authorization, & Job Creation Act) , the 2010 Child Tax Credit was extended …

Forget what the recent Obama tax cut deal with Republicans (aka the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Authorization, & Job Creation Act) means for the country (more debt, naturally), lets focus on what it means for …

For all the benefits of bartering – free goods & services, community-building, the thrill of the trade – there is one downside that you might not have anticipated. Taxes. That’s right, goods and services received …

2010 Roth IRA Conversions: Why this Year is Special
Roth IRA conversions in 2010 are of special significance due to some unique tax circumstances and rule changes. If you’ve considered making a Roth IRA conversion from …