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The Tax Guy

Deducting Business Losses: New Tax Break
The Tax Guy

Deducting Business Losses: New Tax Break

A new law has good news for businesses having bad years.

Nov 18 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceTaxesTax FilingIRSSmall BusinessBusiness
The Tax Guy

Home Buyer Tax Credit: 10 Things to Know

New rules affect who qualifies -- and what you stand to get.

Nov 11 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceTaxesTax FilingReal EstateIRSHousingSpending
The Tax Guy

Handling a Loved One's Final Medical Expenses

The right strategy can help cut a deceased relative's tax bill.

Nov 5 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceTaxesHealth CareEstate PlanningIRSTax Filing
The Tax Guy

Deducting Losses From an LLC: New Wrinkles

Recent court decisions make it easier to qualify for write-offs.

Oct 29 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceTaxesTax FilingSmall BusinessIRS
The Tax Guy

Tax Rules for Amateur, Professional Gamblers

Got lucky at the tables? Here's how to report your winnings -- or losses.

Oct 21 2009
The Tax Guy

Converting Your Home Into a Rental: Tax Matters

Becoming a landlord can put you in a tricky tax situation.

Oct 14 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceTaxesHousingReal EstateIRS
The Tax Guy

The Tax Perks of Going Back to School

Don't qualify for any education tax credits? This deduction may still help.

Oct 9 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceTaxesEducationCollege PlanningIRS
The Tax Guy

Swapping Annuities Tax-Free

Tax-free exchanges let you switch to lower-cost annuities, without the tax hit.

The Tax Guy

More Time for Tax Cheats

The IRS extended its settlement offer to taxpayers with unreported offshore accounts.

Sep 22 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceTaxesTax FilingBankGovernmentIRS
The Tax Guy

Treating New Hires as Independent Contractors

Your business could save a lot, but you have to keep the IRS happy.

Sep 17 2009
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