February 1, 2012 – 1:15 pm
If you have recently come into a large sum of money, you may want to think about setting up a structured settlement instead of receiving a lump sum. While this option isn’t for everyone, it can be beneficial when it comes to budgeting, and paying less tax on your earnings.
Here is a four-question guide to structured settlements.
1. What is a structured settlement?
A structured settlement is when you receive periodic payments for the money awarded in a lawsuit that you have won. It is “structured” because you are agreeing to receive a set amount of that money each … Read more at 2008 Taxes.
January 27, 2012 – 5:22 pm
A ten percent income tax for every citizen in New Jersey is Governor Chris Christie‘s plan. His belief is that to change the present economic crisis requires a radical approach to income taxes. A fiscal conservative he proposing to cut the state’s spending at the same time he is promoting income tax cuts.
Christie views himself as an economic visionary who is willing to take tough actions to pull his state out of its economic quagmire. His speaking engagements on radio, television, and at town hall meetings make him appear as a current Republican candidate for president, but his … Read more at 2008 Taxes.
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January 15, 2012 – 9:52 pm
No one likes to pay taxes. In fact, you may even wonder where your hard earned money goes. It’s especially upsetting to hear that government money was used to fund some insane research, like whether or not mice like cheese. Regardless, you have to pay them. Still, it helps to know where that money goes. This April, maybe you’ll be a bit more at ease knowing that your tax dollars are actually be used for some pretty amazing things.
How Are Federal Income Taxes Used?
It may surprise you, because our military gets paid so little, but over 50% of … Read more at 2008 Taxes.
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January 12, 2012 – 11:37 am
Did you know that whenever anyone dies, the money and the property which is left to the beneficiaries are subject to an inheritance tax? This tax is usually 40% of anything above the threshold, which in the UK at the moment is £325,000.
However, if you are like most people you will not want to see a large chunk of your inheritance go towards taxes. Luckily, there are ways that you can avoid meeting the inheritance tax threshold and not have to pay. Effectively planning your inheritance can save your family hundreds of thousands of pounds.
As house prices … Read more at 2008 Taxes.
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November 22, 2011 – 3:31 pm
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.
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Posted in tax credit, Tax Preparation, tax return
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November 22, 2011 – 3:26 pm
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.
