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August 22nd, 2007

7 Ways to Save On Your Taxes Now.

I know, I know. It’s August. Tax season is eons away. You don’t want to think about it.
But maybe you should. With some shrewd planning now, you can save thousands on your taxes come April. Consider these actions:
1. Refinance. Yes, the market is a mess right now. […]

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April 12th, 2007

Ask the Taxgirl: Rollovers

Taxpayer asks: I had a IRA from a former employer that was rolled over to a brokerage account in 2006. While preparing for my tax appointment, I contacted the brokerage house to find out if I was due a 1099 as I hadn’t received one. They said no. So I went to my appointment, got […]

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March 7th, 2007

Tax Changes for 2006 (Pt 2)

One of the most important tax changes for 2006 is the increase in the contribution limit for Roth and traditional IRAs rises for those taxpayers who are aged 50 or more. The increase is more than 10% from $4,500 to $5,000. But if you’re under age 50, sorry, the contribution limits remain the same.
Even […]

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