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Tax Tips for the Self-Employed
Patch.com
If you are self-employed you generally have to pay self-employment tax as well as income tax. Self-employment tax is a Social Security and Medicare tax primarily for individuals who work for themselves. It is similar to the Social Security and Medicare ...

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Newsday
Fight property tax bill with these tips
Newsday
Real Estate Newsday > Classifieds > Real Estate Fight property tax bill with these tips Published: February 5, 2012 3:09 PM By MARCIE GEFFNER Scripps Howard News Declining house values create great opportunities for homeowners to contest their property ...

Recently Married? Recently Un-Married? Here's 5 Tax Tips
Patch.com
A mismatch between the name shown on your tax return and the SSA records can cause problems in the processing of your return and may even delay your refund. Here are five tips from the IRS for recently married or divorced taxpayers who have a name ...

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Some Social Security Tax Tips For University Place Residents
Patch.com
If you do notice an error, you should contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or if the incorrect information is on the W-2s, contact the personnel department of your employer. Be aware of these Social Security tax tips, ...

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Forbes
Top Tax Tips From Zuckerberg's Facebook Bonanza
Forbes
See Ten Tax Tips For Stock Options. But if you make an “83(b) election,” you can include the value in your income earlier (disregarding the restrictions). It sounds counter-intuitive to elect to include something on your tax return before it is ...

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Tax tips for the 99%
Washington Post
While the punditocracy dives into the details and debates the vices and virtues of Mitt Romney's and Newt Gingrich's 2010 tax returns, we found a gold mine in tax savings for ordinary folks who will never need a Swiss bank account.

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5 websites with tax tips for owners of small businesses
HeraldNet
Whether operating a small retail shop on main street or running an Internet business from home, every owner of a small business faces the same challenges when it comes to paying taxes and staying abreast of the latest federal tax information.

Tips to help taxpayers pay their taxes by April 17
Norman Transcript
By Joy Hampton The Norman Transcript NORMAN — It's tax time. In the simplest terms, there are basically two ways taxpayers can ensure they don't pay more taxes than required under the law — choose a qualified tax preparation specialist and provide ...
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Telegraph.co.uk
Tax tips for the 99%
Washington Post
While the punditocracy dives into the details and debates the vices and virtues of Mitt Romney's and Newt Gingrich's 2010 tax returns, we found a gold mine in tax savings for ordinary folks who will never need a Swiss bank account.
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Official Provides Tax Tips for Troops
The Lincoln Tribune
The director fo the Armed Forces Tax Council explains how the Thrift Savings Plan's new Roth option can help save troops money, and he also provides tips for making the most of their military tax benefits. LINCOLNTON, NC — Carolina Trust Bank CART ...

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Social Security Tax Tips For Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Residents
Patch.com
If you do notice an error, you should contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or if the incorrect information is on the W-2s, contact the personnel department of your employer. Be aware of these Social Security tax tips, ...

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Texan Works for Tips in Sin City
Wall Street Journal
Mr. Paul held a news conference and wrote a newspaper column outlining his proposal to eliminate taxes on tips. "There's one sector of American workers who are often overlooked by both sides during the never-ending debate on taxes," he wrote in an ...

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IRS issues four tax tips for the public regarding tip income
Dover Post
By Chris Peters With the onset of tax season, the IRS has issued four tax tips for those relying on tips and gratuity as a part of their income. First, cash and non-cash tips are subject to federal income, social security and Medicare taxes.

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News Article Official Provides Tax Tips for Troops
Department of Defense
3, 2012 – As service members begin preparing for the annual tax season, they may want to consider a new savings plan designed for young people, a Defense Department tax official said today. Service members and their dependents who earn less income ...

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TheStreet.com
Tax Tip: Document Your Special Tax Situations
TheStreet.com
By MainStreet 02/03/12 - 10:48 AM EST Editor's Note: This article is part of our 2012 Tax Tips series. Robert Flach is an expert with almost 40 years of experience as a tax professional and also blogs as The Wandering Tax Pro.

IRS Tax Tips: Five Tips For Recently Married Or Divorced Taxpayers With A Name ...
NJ TODAY
A mismatch between the name shown on your tax return and the SSA records can cause problems in the processing of your return and may even delay your refund. Here are five tips from the IRS for recently married or divorced taxpayers who have a name ...

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Tax Prep for Local Seniors Starts Next Week
Patch.com
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will provide free tax assistance and preparation at the Lexington Senior Center from Feb. 6 though April 11. And a few other tax season tips. By Patrick Ball Tax season has arrived, along with its influx of important documents ...

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Tax Tip: Document Your Special Tax Situations
MainStreet
By Robert D. Flach Editor's Note: This article is part of our 2012 Tax Tips series. Robert Flach is an expert with almost 40 years of experience as a tax professional and also blogs as The Wandering Tax Pro. NEW YORK (MainStreet) – There's a lot more ...

IRS issues tips on choosing a tax return preparer
NorthFulton.com
Most tax return preparers are professional, honest and provide excellent service to their clients; you can use the following tips to choose a preparer who will offer the best service for their tax preparation needs. • Reputable preparers will ask ...
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Telegraph.co.uk
Tax deadline day: tips for filing your tax return
Telegraph.co.uk
Tax deadline day falls two days late this year. Here are some tips if you haven't got around to filling in your return yet: 1. If you haven't filed before you need an HMRC-generated user name and password. This will take at least seven days to be ...

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