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How much of my part-business, part-vacation trip is tax deductable? ...

Did you know that common errors made on tax returns can cause your refund to arrive late? Here are nine common errors the IRS wants you to avoid to help guarantee your refund arrives on time. ...

Five stress-relieving tips direct from the IRS ...

Taxpayers who received unemployment benefits in 2009 are entitled to a special tax break when they file their 2009 federal tax returns. This tax break is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Here are five important facts the Internal Revenue Service wants you to know about your unemployment benefit: ...

If you earned more than $400 during 2009 from work as a sole proprietor or independent contractor, you may owe self-employment tax. That’s true no matter what your age – even if you’re receiving social security benefits. ...

The IRS urges people to use care and caution when choosing a tax preparer. These 8 tips will help you choose a preparer who will offer the best service for your tax preparation needs. ...

Most artisans struggle to make ends meet, so talking with them about retirement savings is like teaching someone to swim in a foreign language after they’ve fallen overboard.  But as I’ve preached before, planning is key ingredient in the success of any business.  These steps to savings planning come from the Illinois CPA Society via ...

Time is running out to take advantage certain tax deductions in 2009. Don't leave your money on the table! ...

Being a business owner can be an extremely stressful job because besides the work itself, you also need to worry about the employees/contractors, bills, and taxes. In fact, taxes are the biggest stress factor for most business owners because there’s so much to know and understand.  While it can be time consuming and demanding, a ...