Not all CPAs and Attorneys Are Knowledgeable on Capital Gains Tax Issues

Does your CPA, Attorney, Financial Advisor or Realtor understand how to help you with your Capital Gains Tax Problem? Many have no idea, but are reluctant to tell you so.

Who Hates Taxes?

I would love to pay a lot of taxes, A LOT! Crazy you say, well the reality is unless I am going to dodge the law and take my chances I am going to have to pay taxes.

Raising Taxes Hurts Individuals and the Consumer

It is a known fact that high taxes in any nation hurt the individual and this is because the government is inefficient compared to businesses in the things that they do and when they tax us, the money they spend is not well spent. If on the other hand taxes are low and the individuals and consumers have more money to spend they are much better with their money and much more efficient.

Purchase Your Car With Unsecured Car Loans And Fair Sum Of Money

Buying a car, particularly a swanky one needs a hefty amount of money. For most people in UK it becomes difficult, sometimes almost impossible to purchase a car in cash. That is why many car purchasers depend on car financers and car dealers to buy the car of their choice. But research reveals that these people end up paying a large sum of extra money by financing their car through car dealers. Instead, taking an unsecured car loan, to finance the car can save the buyer a fair amount of cash.

Why Some Do Not Understand Taxation Debate

Many American Voters do not understand the taxation debate around election time. They hear stories of businesses and rich folks getting big tax breaks and yet do not fully understand, although at first glance they feel that is somewhat unfair. What is very unfortunate is that many politicians will claim that only the rich get the tax breaks.

Small Business Tax Tips

Any small business owner knows that they may live or die by the financial decisions that they make. While many cut corners by making prudent purchase decisions, few realize the opportunities that are available to them when it comes to working out the taxes for their business.

Tax Tips for the One Man (Woman) Business

Running a one-person business? Tired of the huge hit you take at tax time? Want to save money on your accounting and taxes? Consider these simple tips and tricks...

Tax Alternatives: The Negative Income Tax

Nothing gets people more riled up than a discussion of taxes, but what alternatives are there to the current system? The negative income tax is one such possibility.

How to Settle Your Tax Debt for Pennies on the Dollar

When you owe the IRS for back taxes, you probably owe a large sum. Most people who fall behind in their taxes, owe for more than just one year. When you owe back taxes, you know that the penalties and interest will end up costing you more than the original debt - usually MUCH MORE!

How Are Bonds Taxed Upon Death - A Sequel

Question: Thank you so much for your response. It was over and above what I needed to know, which is great. The more informed we are on this the better! I do have one additional question. If we cash out the bonds with the estate, the interest will be around $300,000.00. If we cash them out individually (split 3 ways), won't the taxes be lower as they will be under $150,000.00 (including our other income) for each of us and in a much lower tax bracket? I am not clear on the advantages of cashing them out in the estate. Please explain this further. Thank you, R.

Tax Problems – Procrastinate At Your Peril

If you are an American, you have to pay taxes. Sometimes it seems like you get it in the pants…err, bank account coming or going. If you get behind on your taxes, things can get a bit more stressed.

How Do Taxes Apply To A Corporation

A corporation is a designated entity where the individuals related to it, and the company, have different legal identities. The reason most companies prefer to incorporate is asset protection – incorporation protects your personal assets from seizure during a lawsuit.

Deducting the Home Office: For Itemizers and Non-Itemizers

The IRS provides numerous examples on a variety of topics, usually focused on what the taxpayer cannot do. This article covers some of the planning opportunities, focusing on what you can do to legitimately deduct your home office expenses and to maximize your home office expense deductions.