Consider Electronic Tax Filing, You'll Be Glad You Did!

If you're looking for an easier way to do your taxes this year, then consider electronic income tax filing. Electronically filed tax returns are processed in about half the time of a paper return, according to the IRS. And that means you get your tax refund quicker.

This Year Early Filers are Not Guaranteed Early Tax Refund

Even though it's only a small percentage, those people who file for state and local sales tax deductions, higher education tuition and fees deductions, and the $250 educator expense deductions are most affected, said the IRS.

Using Real Estate Notes and Installment Sales to Legally Lower Taxes

See how Mary and Joe legally deferred taxes in excess of $500,000 from the sale of their primary home.

Taxes and Selling Your Home

When it comes to selling your home, you want to make a profit. Many homeowners don't fully understand the tax implications of selling a home. It is important to know when profit turns into taxable income.

IRS Data Shows the Growth of the Tax Code

For instance, if tax returns with adjusted gross income (AGI) between $200,000 and $5000.00 account for 9.97 percent of personal income, then they would pay 9.97 percent of the taxes. But if tax returns with AGI between $40,000 and $50,000 account for 6.97 percent of income, then they would pay 6.97 percent of the taxes.

Useful Tips on Selecting a Tax Return Preparer

According to the IRS, only attorneys, CPAs and enrolled agents can represent taxpayers before the IRS in all matters including audits, collection actions and appeals. While other return preparers are limited to representing taxpayers only in audits regarding a return they signed as a preparer

Six States Get An Extra Day to File Their Taxes in '07 - Is Yours One of Them?

Which day should you file your tax return in 2007? It depends!

Free Tax Help From the IRS

We are from the government and we are here to help you. Most people would run screaming at this point. In this case, it is good news. The IRS is offer free tax help

Preparing 1099-MISC Forms

The 1099 tax designation refers to what are known as information returns. The IRS collects them to track revenues paid to individuals. Here is how you fill out the form.

European Union VAT

As of 1 January 2007 Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom are members of the European Union and are required to abide by the laws regarding VAT, or Value Added Tax.

Figuring Out Your Tax Return Filing Status

When you are ready to plop down and start preparing that tax return, one of the first questions is your filing status. Here is an explanation of your choices.

Online Tax Software Made Easy

I enjoy doing my taxes, no really, I do. O.K., I will admit, it was not always that way. But it is now! What changed, Tax Software. You can either go online to one of the sites listed above and start within minutes or you can go to your local office supply or discount store and pick up the software there.

How To Get A Bigger Charitable Deduction For Your Church Contribution

Nearly every church member is due a bigger charitable tax deduction than they realize. Check to see if you qualify for additional deductions you may have overlooked.