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Taxing financial transactions on Wall Street is gathering support in high places. Supporters say it could raise billions and curb frequent trading. Many economists warn of the unintended...
The low interest rate environment we're in makes it a good time to transfer wealth to heirs via loans or more arcane financial structures with names like SCINs, GRATs and IDGTs.
With all the government subsidies on offer covering unemployment to housing that people need to realize what tax breaks and deductions they are entitled to and what tax traps they need to avoid....
It's a sure thing that taxes are going to increase in 2011. As a result, it may no longer make sense to defer capital gains. If you have an investment you've been thinking of selling, now may be a...
The IRS and Treasury department have rolled out a number of updated and streamlined 401K and IRA rules under the guidance of the Obama administration. These are .....
Individuals can request free copies of their federal tax return information-- tax return transcripts and tax account transcripts-- by phone (1-800-829-1040) or order by mail using IRS Form 4506T...
Don’t qualify for the Obama Refinance or Loan Modification programs but still want your piece of the pie? Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Feds will pay you to save...
Should those earning $250,000 a year be taxed more?
Under the President's budget proposal, two of the highest tax brackets would see rates rise, and deductions would be reduced for households...
Personally, I don’t remember using this drug and I think I was not the intended recipient for the lawsuit settlement, but my interest got perked by the term structured settlement. Being a finance...
Article shows the risks when states raise income tax rates for million dollar incomes. Before long, the higher tax gets applied to lower and lower incomes. Also, the money raised by the new taxes...
Based on a number of reader questions, there is still some confusion around the key dates for receiving or claiming the economic stimulus tax credits. The IRS and Social Security administration...