Tax Information

Taxation of Forgiven Debt: The 1099C & You


Often people fall on hard times and stop paying on credit cards. After a while the account may go to an outside debt collector who might offer a settlement of the debt for 30-40% of theoriginal sum. Once this is paid, the debtor often thinks the matter is closed, but it is not! It is very likely that the creditor will issue a 1099-C. This is a notice to IRS of the forgiven debt. If the debtor does not address this on his return he may get an IRS bill a year or two later with penalties and interest.

Some Folks Pay A Lot Less Tax Than Others On Very Same Income?Did You Pay Too Much Tax In 2004?


Someone once remarked, ?Next to being shot at and missed, nothing is quite so satisfying as an income tax refund.? There?s no question that saving money in taxes is high on everybody?s list of financial priorities, especially small-business owners.

Getting A Second Extension to File 2004 Taxes


Millions of people file tax return extensions every year. The tax filing deadlines can rush up on your quickly. Fortunately, filing an extension isn?t particularly difficult. For individuals, there are two available extensions.

Euro Tax Haven Threat


Media reporting of a new EU savings tax directive has left many people wondering whether European tax havens could soon become obselete.

Furnishing Evidence in E-Tax Compliance


Self-assessment relies on taxpayers voluntarily meeting their tax obligations. This concept is recognised in all tax statutes, which sets out taxpayers? primary obligations, and clearly spells out that taxpayers are required to determine the amount of tax payable correctly and to pay it on time.

IRS Statute of Limitations: Do Taxes Ever Expire?


Many Americans believe that an IRS debt is a debt for life and that the tax collector can hound them to the grave. Thankfully, that is not the case and there are statutory time limits on the ability of the IRS to examine and collect taxes. Taxes do expire at some point and in some cases IRS does not get the money they were legally entitled to collect.

What to Do If You Can?t Pay Your Taxes


The end of tax filing extensions is quickly approaching. What do you do if you can?t pay the amounts you owe? You should still file your return by the due date and pay as much as you can. There are, however, additional steps that might help.

What You Need To Know About Taxes If You?re Getting Married


It may not be high on the list of wedding planning activities, but there are a few simple steps that can help keep tax issues from interrupting your newly wedded bliss. If you recently married, check out your new tax situation. You might save money or even prevent the problem of a missing refund check.

Send Your Kids To Summer Camp and Write It Off


If you paid someone to care for a child so you could work, you may be able claim a tax credit for child and dependent care expenses on your federal income tax return. This credit is available to people who, in order to work or to look for work, have to pay for child care services for dependents under age 13.

What Is Tax Law?


The federal tax code is complex. This complexity generally arises from two factors: the use of the tax code for purposes other than raising revenue, and the feedback process of amending the code.

History Of The Federal Income Tax


The powers of Congress, and the limitations set upon those powers, are set forth in Article I of the United States Constitution. Section 8 specifies both the power to collect, "Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises," and the requirement that, "Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States."

State Tax Information


All states also have their own tax system. Typically there is a tax on real estate, and there may be additional income taxes, sales taxes, and excise taxes. Oil and mineral producing states often have a severance tax, which is similar to an excise tax in that tax is paid on products produced, rather than on sales. Taxes on hotel rooms are common, and politically popular because the taxpayers usually do not vote in the jurisdiction levying the tax.

About Income Taxes; Tidbits


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Requirements To Produce Tax Information (Whats Up With That?)


"What we've got here is a failure to communicate." --Strother Martin in Cool Hand Luke

Get Uncle Sam To Pay $36,000 For Your Childs Education!


Let?s assume that you would like to begin saving for your children?s education fund. At the end of each year, for the next 8 years, you will contribute $2,000 into a Coverdell Education Savings Account (Education IRA), using your after-tax dollars. The money grows tax-free, and neither the contribution nor the interest is taxed when you make a withdrawal, as long as you use it for education purposes.

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