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Tax Advice for Newly Weds

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers useful tips for newlyweds when it comes to filing tax returns.  In many cases, filing a joint return may allow for more savings but taking time to review whether or not you should file separately, will help both parties determine the best option.  There are several factors to keep in mind that will help minimize mistakes which could delay the processing of your return.

  • Determine which filing status to file and discuss whether or not to change your filing status.  Many are comfortable in continuing to file separately after marriage.
  • Make sure names
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Ensuring Charitable Contributions are made to Qualifying Organizations

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) grants organization eligibility in receiving donations and giving them a tax-deductible status.  Qualified organizations meet requirements upon obtaining the status that allows taxpayers to claim charitable deductions.  You may ask the organization about their status in which they should be able to provide you with details.  There is also a listed publication (IRS Publication 78) available through the IRS that lists qualifying organizations.

The most common way in determining if the organization is qualified is to review organization types.  There are 5 general types of organizations that will have an assigned status such as … Read more at 2008 Taxes.

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Making the Right Decision for Your 401k Investments is Important


One really important thing to remember about your 401k investments is that the IRS, through the tax code 401k, will give all qualifying employees an immediate tax reduction along with an upside market potential for your savings. So, with that information alone it’s something you really should consider taking advantage of.

When thinking about 401k investments you should figure out how much of your gross not your net income that you can save by following the current limits that are set by the IRS. You should sit down and probably talk with a benefits counselor as well. Your company will … Read more at 2008 Taxes.

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Tax Carnival Ecstasy – September 27, 2011

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Welcome to the September 27, 2011 edition of Tax Carnival Ecstasy. The best 6 article submission received for this weeks tax carnival. Judy has a great article on ways to save money for those working through a budget. Robert has instruction on what tax filing status you should select for your situation. Tommy John presents some ways to save on tax filing. While Robert completes the carnival with a post on investing in tax lien certificates. Hope you enjoy the articles, bookmark, share, tweet, like on Facebook and follow the carnival next week.

Judy Blackburn presents 5 Ways to Save

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Do I Really Need to Hire a Tax Consultant?

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If you ever start your own part time business, keeping track of your finances is one of the needed keys to a successful business. In addition, learning how to read the tax laws is important as it allows you to keep your hard earned money. However, since the tax laws change frequently, it’s a good idea to hire your own professional tax consultant. It saves you on hassle and if you find a good one, they will do their job better than you ever could. So if you want your business to run smoothly, learn how to find a Read more at 2008 Taxes.

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