Archives for Tax Tidbits
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Did you know that in some states you can avoid the malls and get the tax-free items for your back to school purchases online? We found this out from a…
Tax Tidbit #12: Avoid Common Tax Return Errors
The countdown to April 15th is underway. As we rush to complete our returns common errors are inevitable. A few extra minutes proofing your return can be invaluable. Todays Tax…
Tax Tip #11: Billions of Dollars Are Waiting To Be Claimed From the 2004 Tax Year
There are billion dollars in tax refunds waiting to be claimed from the 2004 tax year. This surplus exists because approximately million people did not file a tax return for…
Tax Tidbit #10: It is Alright to File an Extension
April 15th is around the corner--29 days and counting. Many of us haven't started our tax returns yet. Don't worry. It's not too late. Just be careful because the most…
Tax Tidbit #9: File a Tax Return to Receive Your Economic Stimulus Payment
By now you've probably heard of the Economic Stimulus Act, a $152 billion package to provide aid to the economy, signed into law last month. The new law provides for…
Tax Tidbit #8: Benefits of Electronic Filing (e-file)
This week's Tax Tidbit is about electronic filing, or e-filing. There are many reasons and benefits to filing electronically. A Google search will pull hundreds of sites singing the praises…
Tax Tidbit #7: Double Check The Mailing Address Of Your Paper Return
Many taxpayers file their returns the old fashioned way, paper copies via the mail. In fact, 43% of people choose this route. While there are other options, something just feels…
Tax Tidbit #6: Deduct Un-reimbursed Business Expenses
Last weeks Tax Tidbit prompted a great question. Nina asked if there were any tax tips for those of us with un-reimbursed business expenses. If you spend your personal money…
Tax Tidbit #5: Deductible Business Travel Expenses
My Aunt and Uncle are in town for a business trip and we just spent a lovely day on the California coast. In the course of our conversations, I reminded…
Tax Tidbit #4: Keep All Your Tax Documents In One Place
I get more mail in January than any other month of the year. Post-holiday sale catalogs, political campaign material, year-end bank statements, and most important---tax documents. In an effort not…