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We have a winner! See comments! Today’s tax trivia question is: In 1861, Congress instituted the first US federal income tax in order to raise
Read MoreTax Trivia: Molasses Act
We have a winner! See comments! Today’s tax trivia question is: In 1733, Parliament passed the Molasses Act of 1733, which imposed a high tariff
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For 2008 tax year, those who itemize can deduct state and local general sales taxes OR state and local income taxes. #TwitterTaxTip (For more on
Read MoreShow Off Your Tax Know-How &Win Free Tax Prep Software
As promised, there are more tax giveaways in the works for tax season… I have 20 access codes for CCH CompleteTax to give away to
Read MoreOffice Depot Gives Away Free Copies Of Tax Returns
Office Depot will provide free copies (up to 25 single-sided pages) of 2008 tax returns for taxpayers this season. The promotion, which runs from March
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Taxpayer asks: I have a 1099-c from a short sale on my house, I was hoping to be granted an exemption because of the Mortgage
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