December 17, 2010
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Tax-cut deal wins final OK
The House passed an $858 billion package of extended tax cuts and stimulus spending late last night, saving at least hundreds of dollars for nearly all Americans and heralding the first broad bipartisan compromise of the Obama presidency. The 277-to-148 vote was a political victory for President Obama, who made the case for compromise over […]
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IRS Helps Small Employers Claim New Health Care Tax Credit
The Internal Revenue Service today released final guidance for small employers eligible to claim the new small business health care tax credit for the 2010 tax year. Today’s release includes a one-page form and instructions small employers will use to claim the credit for the 2010 tax year. New Form 8941, Credit for Small Employer […]
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Deficit Reduction: An Update on Capitol Hill Happenings
Deficit reduction is the hot topic in Washington with reports already released by the President’s bipartisan deficit commission and the bipartisan Rivlin-Domenici Debt Reduction Task Force. Co-chaired by former Congressional Budget Director Alice Rivlin and former Senate Budget Committee Chairman Pete Domenici, the task force’s mid-November proposals are the most far-reaching to date, with specific […]
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Technology: Best Smart Phone Apps
‘Tis the season when tech writers everywhere start compiling their year’s-end Top 10 Lists. When they turn their attention to iPhone apps, this is especially useful because it helps to know which ones among the hundreds of thousands can really save money and time. Most apps listed below, except where noted, offer versions for iPhone, […]
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Cost-Basis Rules Strengthen Reporting Requirements
Based on a new tax law that takes effect in 2011, nowis the time to become familiar with cost basis. Although inaccurate reporting can lead to dire consequences, the new law has as much to do with improving the conversation with your financial advisor as it does with getting the numbers right. What is cost […]
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