Taxes
Recent articles
Update: An Income Tax Reducer You Have Probably Overlooked
Apr 25, 2012
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are new and often poorly understood. Discover how to save big on your taxes with an HSA and the best HSA investment options.
Update: What Was Democratic President John F. Kennedy's Tax Proposal During 1962's Recession?
Nov 16, 2011
A flashback to his proposals, which were implemented, for personal and corporate income taxes
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Update: Corporate Income Tax Reform is Necessary to Boost U.S. Economy and Hiring
Jun 3, 2011
What is the likely timing of reform and what are the implications for U.S. stocks and economy?
Can't File Your Tax Return or Make Your Tax Payments on Time?
Apr 2, 2011
You have a number of options...here's how to assess them.
Congress Now Discussing Federal Income Tax Reform
Mar 21, 2011
Mortgage interest deduction and other popular tax reducers may be on the block...
Who Is Getting the Tax Breaks - The Affluent and Big Business?
Feb 17, 2011
Divergent views on why federal tax revenue is lagging and what should be done to address it
Better Late Than Never: The Long Anticipated Tax Extension Bill is Nearing Completion
Dec 13, 2010
What's likely to be included in tax bill and what should you do before year-end?
Change We Can Believe In: Bi-Partisan Tax Reform Bill Likely to Pass the New Congress
Nov 3, 2010
I like this bill and think it has a solid chance of becoming law and benefiting the U.S. economy and stock market
2010 Presents a Unique Opportunity for Converting Regular IRA to a Roth IRAs
Oct 13, 2010
What factors should you consider and how to decide
Understanding and Planning Around Penalties for Early Retirement Account Withdrawals
Aug 26, 2010
Making the most of some complicated tax rules
Planning Ahead for Tax Increases
Aug 4, 2010
When are taxes likely to increase, for whom and by how much? How do you plan and what should you do?
Paying Taxes Now Instead of Later
Jul 22, 2010
With tax hikes looming, tax deferral may undermine your financial plans
Let's Not Do That Again!
Apr 16, 2010
Learning from tax mistakes and keeping more of your money
What Most Investors Don't Know About Taxation of Gold
Jan 19, 2010
Gold advocates rarely disclose this shortcoming
If You Tax Them, They Will Leave
Jan 4, 2010
Global companies (and their employees) vote with their feet when facing higher taxes
Does Funding a Health Savings Account (HSA) Still Make Sense?
Dec 11, 2009
What are you best investment options for an HSA?
Year-End Tax Planning
Dec 3, 2009
You can greatly reduce your income tax burden by acting by December 31st
A Free Lunch When Investing!
Nov 23, 2009
Boost your returns by reducing your investing taxes
New Law Extends and Expands Homebuyer Tax Credit
Nov 10, 2009
Time is limited and restrictions apply so get educated now
Taking Advantage of the 0% Capital Gains Tax Rate
Oct 27, 2009
A surprising number of people (and strategies) can qualify
Beware the Alternative Minimum Tax
Oct 15, 2009
More taxpayers get smacked but there are some things you can do to fight back and pass less
2010 Tax Brackets Are Out: Do You Know How to Reduce Your Income Taxes?
Sep 24, 2009
Knowledge is power when it comes to income tax reduction - here's how to legally minimize your tax bill
President Obama Lays Out Proposed Income Tax Changes
May 20, 2009
Now we have more specifics on what is likely to change and what you might do about it
Laid Off Workers Eligible for Subsidy to Help Pay Health Insurance Premiums
Apr 30, 2009
Benefit is tax-free to most recipients
Stimulus Bill Tax Highlights
Mar 24, 2009
Here are the key provisions that may require some advance planning to take advantage of...
Factors to Weigh When Investing "Taxable" Money
Feb 4, 2009
Q: I have $9K outside of my 401(K) and I'm debating where to invest this - index fund, exchange-traded fund (ETF), actively managed mutual fund...what's the best way to analyze the options?
Considering Converting IRA to a Roth IRA?
Jan 9, 2009
A silver lining to last year's brutal financial markets is that it has reduced the downside cost of doing a Roth IRA conversion...here's how to make the conversion decision...
Congress Passes Tax Break for Retirees Making Retirement Account Withdrawals
Dec 16, 2008
Retirees making required minimum distributions (RMDs) can take advantage of a nice tax break for 2009.
Obama's Likely Tax Law Changes
Nov 19, 2008
CCH, a leading tax information publisher, summarizes likely tax law changes under the new President.
