Tax Credits & Deductions

Charitable Tax Deductions: How to Deduct Donations to Charity

November 14, 2011

Are you trying to determine whether or not a charitable donation that you've made - or are thinking of making - will be a tax deduction? The good… Read More

Tax Breaks for Veterans and Active Military Members

November 11, 2011

If you are a veteran, you may be entitled to certain tax breaks. While veterans must pay taxes on their regular earned military and veteran pay, there are… Read More

The Traditional IRA Tax Deduction: Benefits and Taxes of IRAs

October 19, 2011

Saving for retirement should be a priority for every working adult, regardless of age. In fact, the best time to start saving for future expenses is when you… Read More

Why Child Support is Neither Tax Deductible nor Taxable Income

September 28, 2011

Child support does not qualify as taxable income by the parent who receives the payments. Neither current child support payment nor back child support payments constitutes taxable income.… Read More

How to Calculate and Pay 2011 Self-Employment Taxes

September 21, 2011

If you are thinking of becoming self-employed, it is important to consider the tax impact and to understand the new tax reporting requirements that you will be subject… Read More

IRS Tax Relief and Deductions Available After Hurricane Irene

September 7, 2011

If you experienced damages and losses as a result of Hurricane Irene, you may be able to take tax deductions at tax time to help offset the expense.… Read More

2011 Standard Tax Deduction: Amounts & Knowing When to Itemize

August 24, 2011

Preparing and filing your tax return can be daunting, especially when trying to determine which deductions you qualify for and choosing between taking the standard deduction and itemizing.… Read More

Legally Reduce IRS Income Taxes Using These Tax Credits & Deductions

August 10, 2011

If there is one thing that all taxpayers can agree upon, it is the desire to pay less in taxes and keep more of your hard-earned cash where… Read More

Standard Deduction 2010: How IRS Standard Deduction Works & Amounts

April 14, 2011

Earned income is subject to federal taxes.  To legally reduce the tax liability owed on earned income, taxpayers can claim deductions and tax credits when filing their annual… Read More

Federal Energy Tax Credits: IRS Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

March 31, 2011

Did you make energy efficient home improvements in your home during 2010 or purchase an energy efficient vehicle? If you did, do you know that you may qualify… Read More