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Wealthy individuals that are seeking to pass along their wealth to their children and grandchildren need to be mindful of a major tax break that is set to expire at the end of 2012. Most of us know that we can gift up to $13,000 per year ($26,000 per married couple) to anyone tax-free. But, there is something else called the lifetime gift tax exemption that allows individuals to gift much more tax-free. .
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Individual tax returns or extensions were due about three weeks ago. Yet, many filers likely discovered that they made a mistake by unintentionally under-reporting income or expenses. Still, the taxpayer needs to correct it, even if that means ultimately having to pay more tax and amending their federal and state tax returns. So, what are the chances of being audited now that you have to amend your tax return? Read More.

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Most of us are familiar with the benefits from contributing to a individual retirement account (IRA) or 401(K) plan early in life. In a nutshell, it prepares you financially for when you retire. Fortunately, lawmakers realize that not everyone is able to stash as much into their retirement accounts as they would like to early in life. Those turning age 50 and beyond, may be able to benefit from contributing more to their retirement accounts than when they were younger. .
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Tax Tips When Withdrawing From Your Roth IRA Early

Back in 2010, many taxpayers with traditional IRAs, were given the opportunity to convert to a Roth IRA, which grows tax-free. Now those same taxpayers under the age of 59 1/2, may want to withdraw funds from their Roth IRA without paying tax or facing a penalty, which is possible. Read More.

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What Tax Breaks Are Available When Selling A Home?


Many homeowners or at least 25% of them are still underwater. Yet, there are still folks out there that could sell their home today for a profit. If this is your case, you should know if there are any tax benefits available. .
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Is It Better To Use Savings Bonds For Tuition or Student Loans?

Students that are debating how to pay for their tuition and loans, have an important decision ahead of them. If they have Series EE US Savings Bonds, they need to decide if they should use their bonds for tuition or to pay off their student loans. Read More.

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Taxpayers that are considering filing an extension or already did, may want to know what the consequence is for filing an extension, if any. Read More.

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What Steps Should I Take to Fix an Incorrect Tax Refund?


Let's suppose that we receive our tax refund check from the federal government or the state, but the amount is incorrect. Don't panic. There are steps you can take to resolve the matter quickly. .
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Why Is My Tax Refund So Much Lower This Year?

Those taxpayers that already filed their returns should have received a tax refund by now if they paid too much in withholding taxes. Most of us are almost programmed to expect a big tax refund in April or May. This is why many taxpayers find themselves perplexed when their tax refund is much smaller than expected even though their income was similar to last year. Read More.

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These Expenses Are Surprisingly NOT Deductible

We’re in crunch time now with tax season as personal returns or extensions must be filed by next Tuesday, April 17th. Before filing, tax filers should review the return carefully to make sure that all of the expenses claimed are in fact tax deductible. Read More.

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