Washington’s most recent energy subsidy debates are focused on tax credits for industries involving natural gas and ethanol. The credit will expire at the end of this year, still the Senate voted to remove the subsidy. Thus the opposition to the $6 billion tax credit is increasing on a national level. Some Members of Congress have removed their names from the list of co-sponsors of the bill. In spite of this, bipartisan support is focused on extending the subsidies for the use of natural gas vehicles.
To see why none of these two industries deserve subsidies we can look at … Read the rest
March 18, 2011 – 10:10 pm
Inheritance tax planning could be very helpful for your beneficiary to pay little tax on their inheritance. Often people overlook this important aspect and their beneficiaries have to pay excessive taxes. The beneficiary who is named in the legal will is liable to pay inheritance tax.
In simple words, inheritance tax is the tax on assets which you have received from the deceased ones. The tax rates involve a number of issues such as your relationship with the deceased, type of the assets and total value of the assets. As a beneficiary, you could claim several reductions on the tax … Read the rest
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February 22, 2011 – 10:56 pm
Much to everyone’s chagrin the 2010 tax season is almost upon us. If you are looking for 2010 income tax preparation that won’t cost a dime,you may qualify for a sponsored community based IRS program.
These are a few facts you may want to know about the Volunteer Tax Assistance programs.
1. The Volunteer Tax Assistance and 2010 Tax Council program for senior citizens are sponsored by the IRS.
2. The Volunteer Tax Assistance service gives 2010 tax assistance free of charge for those who earned less than $49,000. Some locations have free filing services.
3. The Tax Counseling for … Read the rest
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December 29, 2010 – 10:04 am
There are numerous ways in which you may recognize savings by way of green tax deductions. By making certain eco-friendly choices regarding your purchases or certain home modifications, you may be eligible for tax benefits while at the same time doing something good for the environment. Not only might the environment and your pocketbook be thanking you for your efforts, but you may be improving your home and lifestyle in the process. In many instances, you could be saving 30% of the cost of your purchases or up to a total tax credit of $1500, although certain purchases may … Read the rest
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October 5, 2010 – 11:15 am
In Arizona, it is commonplace to be hit up by children selling wrapping paper, candy bars, and coupon books to help raise funds for equipment, trips, and other school programs. Another way for taxpayers to help children in the local schools, is available, though and would give a higher yield return on your state taxes than the purchase of a tub of cookie dough will.
A tax credit of up to $200 for individuals and $400 for a couple married and filing jointly for contributions of cash to a charter or public school exists as the Tax Credit program of … Read the rest
