Taxes
Story Follow-Ups
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
In a recent post I summarized an article about appealing your property assessments. One reader wondered what implications a successful appeal might have on his homeowner’s insurance coverage. In another article I had commented on the importance of married couples using joint financial accounts wherever possible. A reader wrote to say that even though many ... [Read more]
No Comments » Getting Ready for Your Rebate
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Are you among the 130 million taxpayers who will receive a rebate as part of the government’s economic stimulus plan? (Check eligibility requirements here) If so, with the government poised to begin sending checks in May, now would be a good time to decide what you’ll do with the money. Single tax payers will receive ... [Read more]
Appealing Your Property Taxes
Friday, February 22nd, 2008
Fewer than two percent of homeowners try to appeal their property assessments, according to an article in Money magazine. However, the National Taxpayers Union reports that 60 percent of properties are overvalued. The Money article said an appeal will require five to 20 hours of work and most of the time you won’t need a ... [Read more]
Taxing Questions
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008
Wondering if the cost of your pet pot-bellied pig qualifies as a medical deduction because having it around is so therapeutic? As reported by FiLife.com, until the end of this month, the folks at Turbo Tax are standing by to answer your tax questions–no matter how ordinary or odd–for free. Just submit the question via ... [Read more]
Boost Your Take-Home Pay
Thursday, January 10th, 2008
If you usually get a tax refund, why not make this the year to stop giving Uncle Sam a free loan? The IRS withholding calculator, now updated for 2008, helps you estimate how much you should pay in taxes. It just takes a few minutes, so run the numbers and then compare your results with ... [Read more]
