W is for Wash Sale. “Just call it a wash.” How many times have you said that? If you’ve ever uttered those words, then you
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Taxes From A To Z: V Is For Vacation Home
V is for Vacation Home. Spring Break is coming up in a few weeks and we’re lucky enough to be able to spend time with
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: U Is For Unreasonable Compensation
U is for Unreasonable Compensation. I don’t love S corporations. I know that my CPA friends love, love them but I don’t. While I agree
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: T Is For Tuition & Fees Deduction
T is for Tuition and Fees Deduction. College can be expensive. Crazy expensive. I say this as a former student now repaying tons of student
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: S Is For Standard Deduction
S is for Standard Deduction. Most taxpayers have the option of claiming the standard deduction or the itemized deduction. I say “most” because, as with
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: R Is For Refund
R is for Refund. With tax season down to the wire, more and more taxpayers are wondering about the status of their refunds. Your refund
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: Q Is For Qualified Dividends
Q is for Qualified Dividends. Qualified dividends sound fancy but they’re really just ordinary dividends that, if they meet certain criteria, are taxed at lower
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: P Is For Penalty On Estimated Tax
P is for Penalty on Estimated Tax. If you receive payments or other funds without having any federal income taxes withheld, you should consider making
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: O Is For Offer In Compromise
O Is For Offer in Compromise. When you owe a debt to the IRS, there are a few ways that you can handle it. Most
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: M Is For Making Work Pay Credit
M is for Making Work Pay Credit. Doh! This is kind of a trick post. There is no Making Work Pay Credit for 2011. That
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