Category Archives: personal tax deductions

3 Easy Ways to Lower Your 2015 Taxes By December 31 (Act Now)

I’m writing to share an easy way to give yourself a much deserved year-end “holiday bonus” – do a little tax planning now and you just might save yourself a bundle of cash on your 2015 tax return.   Here … Continue reading

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3 Reasons to Contribute to Your IRA Every Year

IRA’s have been around for decades. Are you taking advantage of this wonderful tax-saving strategy? If not, here are three great reasons to contribute to your IRA this year and every year. 1. If you make qualified contributions to a … Continue reading

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Can Your Business Account Be Used To Pay Personal Expenses?

Do you ever use your business bank account to pay personal expenses? Perhaps you’ve got some bills due tomorrow and to save time, you pay the mortgage or the electric bill right from the business account. Is that OK? This … Continue reading

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4 Reasons to Not Have a Yard Sale

The purpose of this article is to persuade you to not have a yard sale this year. Instead, why not give all your stuff to a charitable organization? I can think of at least four reasons to adopt this motto: … Continue reading

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Free Report – 30 New Tax Breaks of 2010 Tax Relief Act

The recently passed Tax Relief Act of 2010 has many tax breaks that affect both individuals and businesses. CCH has released an awesome 11-page free report that provides all the details.  The first 5 pages are all about personal tax … Continue reading

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Top 10 Things To Like About The Tax Relief Act Of 2010

President Obama recently signed into law the Tax Relief Act of 2010. The full name of this legislation is the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010. For purposes of this article, let’s just call it … Continue reading

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Spring Time Tax Savings Idea

With warmer temperatures upon us, here’s a springtime tax savings opportunity for you and your family…… It’s Yard/Garage Sale Season and perhaps you’ve been thinking about having one. Here’s a better idea that will: — get rid of all your clutter once … Continue reading

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