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Pitfalls of Paying IRS With a Credit Card
When consumers receive their annual tax bill, it may be larger than they expected or can afford to pay at once, and in many cases, some may even co...
Not Paying Taxes Could Hurt Your Credit
This year, Uncle Sam gave U.S. taxpayers some extra time before the filing deadline. The 2012 deadline falls on Tuesday, April 17, as the normal Ap...
Tax Credits for Child Care
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If you paid someone to care for your child, spouse, or dependent last year, you may qualify to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit when you f...
Last-minute Tax Tips
All military personnel have to file taxes, but there are several rules and provisions that military personnel should consider at tax time. Here ar...
Unique Ways to Save on State Taxes
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This month's column will look at both current and coming state level tax breaks for members of the armed forces. In addition to federal level tax b...
Military Taxes: PCS Costs
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Moving Expenses
To deduct moving expenses, you generally must meet certain time and distance tests. However, if you are a member of the Armed Forc...
Tax Tips for Military Spouses
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Tax Tips for Military Spouses As a military spouse tax time can be a bit stressful to say the least. There are regular tax questions: What ar...
Tax Tips for Two-State Residents
Let's face it -- the American tax system isn't known for its simplicity. And the confusion factor just climbs higher when you lived or worked in mo...
Military Taxes: Doing Taxes Overseas
Military.com | Jan 11, 2006
If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, the rules for filing income, estate, and gift tax returns and paying estimated tax are generally the...
Troops, Families Can Access Free Tax-Filing Services
Military.com | Feb 06, 2008
Rather than paying a tax specialist, servicemembers and their families can obtain free assistance to prepare and file their annual tax returns thro...
Five Tax Season Tips
SavvyMoney | Feb 14, 2012
This content is provided courtesy of SavvyMoney. Have you heard the news? It's tax season. That's a bit of a joke - I'm sure you're well aware...
Tax Tips for Tough Situations
Military.com | Mar 02, 2010
This content is provided courtesy of USAA. Your returns may be relatively uncomplicated — but sometimes new circumstances can make tax preparati...
Understanding Tax Benefits for Survivors
Mark Steber | Jun 26, 2007
No one wants to consider losing a loved one, but when this happens it is important to keep in mind that there are some important tax issues benefit...
Top Tax Tips for Military Personnel
Ethan Ewing | Jan 25, 2010
With the start to the new year behind us, it is time to once again plan ahead for tax season. With the exception of those serving in combat zones o...
Are Credit Card Rewards Taxable?
Military.com | Feb 01, 2012
Last week, some consumers began receiving IRS forms sent by their credit card lender, prompting a lot of concern about what benefits received as pa...
Body Armor Tax Deductible
Chuck Swenson | Apr 04, 2006
If you purchased body armor [or other personally procured protection equipment] for combat duty, the entire cost (including shipping) is tax deduct...
13 Tax Deductions You Can't Ignore
Military.com | Mar 30, 2011
This content is provided courtesy of USAA. Before tackling your tax return, brush up on this baker's dozen of deductions that could cut your tax...
Obama: Let Debt Collectors Call Cell Phones
Military.com | Sep 22, 2011
How does President Obama propose to reduce America’s nearly $15 trillion debt? In small part, by letting the government’s debt collectors call our ...
For Ex-Servicemembers, Extra Paycheck = Higher Taxes?
Military.com | Sep 08, 2011
Who wouldn’t want an extra paycheck every year? For millions of retirees that wish is about to come true, but not without some potential problems w...
Take Advantage of Overlooked Tax Benefits
Internal Revenue Service | Apr 03, 2007
WASHINGTON ? The Internal Revenue Service urged taxpayers to take a moment before they file their income tax returns to be sure they do not overloo...
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