In order to encourage donations to Haiti, the U.S. Government recently announced that you are able to deduct taxes on cash donations to a list of approved IRS charitable organizations for the 2009 tax calendar …

Itemizing your Taxes Made Easier
If you’re like me, you’re probably still waiting around for all your income statements to trickle in from banks, discount brokers, your employer, and anyone else whom you might have some …

Yet another case where NOT making much money actually pays off. If your income is below the follow adjusted gross income (AGI) levels for the 2009 tax year, you may be eligible for the Retirement …

Could your Pet Bring you a Tax Deduction?
Who’s a good boy? Yeah, that’s him right there. My shelter dog, Murdock, A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. And he’s about to become an even better boy …

As speculated would happen last week, Congress officially extended and expanded the first-time home buyer tax credit until April 30, 2010. If you want to know specifics on the plan, check out that post, as …

In a poll I took a few weeks back, 30% of you said you would take advantage of the first-time home buyer tax credit if it were extended. Well, it looks like you might get …

A New Sugar Sin Tax?
According to Kiplinger, “Folks who represent the food and beverage industry are fighting an all-out war against a federal excise tax on sodas, fruit drinks, sports drinks and other sugared beverages. …

Feeling a little bit left out on the whole ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program? Well, you may soon have your chance to get in on the tax credit sweepstakes game through a proposed government rebate incentive …

Efiling? Try These 5 Free Options
I’ve always used paid Turbotax products to do my own taxes, however, there are some great free and much cheaper options available for those who have relatively simple returns. After …

If you’re married and making less than $250,000 ($200,000 as an individual), you’re probably going to see your taxes drop. But when will Obama’s tax refunds take effect? First, let’s take a look at what …