Taxes The Texan Way

Stringent tax collection system makes up for the absence of state income tax in Texas.

Oversea Americans May See Higher Taxes

Many Americans working overseas may experience higher tax bills under the new law signed by President Bush. In some cases, overseas taxpayers could face tens of thousands of more dollars in taxes.

Tax Preparation

Tax preparation is an arduous task, which many people prefer to neglect until the last minute. It is an overwhelming task to wade through the paper work, calculate taxes, make provisions and file for the returns. However, it is mandatory so it has to be done.

How To Claim The Discount Points On Your Income Tax Return

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows the deduction of the discount points on your income tax return. Discount points which are one of the most important tax deductions to homebuyers are paid upfront to reduce the mortgage payment.

The Purpose of Your Accountant

Many people are confused about the purpose of accountants given tax software and so on. To get the biggest benefit for the fees you pay, you need to understand what your accountant can do.

Tax Form Options

What tax form or forms did you use this year? Maybe you used the 1040EZ, or maybe you needed the 1099-MISC, but nearly everyone in the U.S. will use some kind of tax form every year. Do you simply have your tax advisor or accountant fill out all of the forms with you, with your role limited to signing and dating on the line?

Tax Help for When It Seems You're Getting Nowhere

Tax help can come from an unlikely source-the IRS. You may know already that they have tax forms and instructions for tax forms and you may even know that they offer links to free tax preparation services for low income families, but you may not know about the tax help available through the Taxpayer Advocate Service.

Education Plans

The third biggest financial goal for a family is saving for a college education. Buying a house and retirement are the first two goals. With the cost of higher education on the rise, parents are beginning to try and set aside money for education as soon as a child is born. There are two popular federal and state sponsored plans that make saving for college easy: the Coverdell and the 529 plan.

How To Get A Letter From The IRS That Says You Are Recognized As A Non-Taxpayer

Most individuals in the US currently are required to file a 1040 Form. However there is a little know process that you can use to change your filing status with the IRS to that of a NON-Taxpayer. Therefore no 1040 Form is required.

Auto Industry Declares War on Estate Tax Laws

When inheritance is handed down to the Next Generation often a big chunk of change is a windfall for the kids. Many of them go out and buying new cars and take expensive vacations; the auto industry wants to see some of that money in their getting ready to launch the huge campaign to lobby the Senate to vote down the estate tax.

What IRS Requires for Your Home to Qualify as Your Principal Place of Business

There are complicated IRS rules that allow you to deduct expenses for the business use of your home. One rule allows you to deduct expenses if you use a portion of your home as a business office if you to meet the exclusive and the regular use tests. If your home does not meet the exclusive and regular use tests, another IRS rule may allow your home office to be your principal place of business.

IRS Advice on Business Use of Your Home

Many small business owners use a portion of their home as a business office. In order to deduct the part of your home used for business, the IRS requires that you meet specific requirements. To qualify to claim expenses for the business use of your home you must meet the exclusive use test and the regular use test.

Didn't File Anything With the IRS on April 15th?

The magic tax date of April 15th has passed. If you did not file a tax return or extension request, you need to consider the following.