Taxes
When A Housemate Is A Dependent (And A Tax Break)
[at Forbes] - If your boyfriend, grandma or unemployed brother is crashing on your pull-out couch, you could snag a tax break by claiming them as a dependent on your federal income tax return. Read
New: Taxation of Frequent Flier Miles
[at Forbes] - Bad news: You might get a 1099 tax form forcing you to pay tax on airline miles. Read
New Apps to Try if The Super Bowl Is a Dud
[at TheStreet] - The apps can help you plan a garden or do your taxes if the big game is a big bore. Read
Palestinians call for PM's fall over taxes
[AP] - Hundreds of Palestinian protesters have called for their prime minister's resignation over recent tax and price increases.Saturday's protest marked the first time a sizable crowd demanded that Salam Fayyad ... Read
The Advantages and Risks of Gingrich’s Tax Strategy
[at New York Times] - Newt Gingrich set up his speaking and consulting business as an S corporation, which exempted this portion of his income from Medicare taxes, an unusual move for a business based on services. Read
At 102%, His Tax Rate Takes the Cake
[at New York Times] - In submissions of tax burdens from readers, James Ross, founder and managing member of the investment firm Rossrock, was on a perch all his own. Read
Frequent-Flier Tax Traps
[at The Wall Street Journal] - Frequent-Flier Tax Traps Read
Fewer tax changes, thanks to gridlock
[at MarketWatch] - The good news is that there aren’t a slew of tax-law changes to deal with this year. The bad news is that the changes taxpayers need to contend are not trivial. Read that story, plus find out how your ... Read
Credit Q&A: Are Rewards Points Taxable?
[at TheStreet] - Generally speaking, your rewards points aren’t going to be taxable if you’ve earned them by putting purchases on your card. However, high sign-on bonuses may require you to fill out a form for the IRS.... Read
Facebook's high tax rate likely to drop
[Reuters] - Facebook, the social network giant on the verge of a huge initial public stock offering, pays an unusually high tax rate, but that is likely to change soon, analysts said. At 41 percent on an effective ... Read
The Tax Implications of Foreclosures
[at SmartMoney] - The Tax Implications of Foreclosures Read
The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)
[at SmartMoney] - The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Read
In Some Cases, You Don't Need to File a Tax Return
[at SmartMoney] - In Some Cases, You Don't Need to File a Tax Return Read
Will Mark Zuckerberg Ever Pay Taxes Again?
[at TheStreet] - Next year Mark Zuckerberg's base salary will receive a dramatic pay cut -- going from a base salary of $600,000 to just one dollar. Read
How to Use Your Credit Card to Save on Tax Prep
[at TheStreet] - Valentine’s Day gifts aren’t the only thing your credit card can help you save money on. Here’s a roundup of some of the better tax deals your credit card can buy you. Read
Inaccurate Tax Return, Now What?
[Investopedia] - If the IRS finds errors, it will cost you. Find out how to fix them - and prevent them in the first place. Read
[video] Reassessing Property Taxes
[at MarketWatch] - With home values falling, many owners are counting on a tax break. So why are county assessors making it harder than ever to get one? Alyssa Abkowitz has details on Lunch Break. Read
The Advantages and Risks of Gingrich’s Tax Strategy
[New York Times] - Newt Gingrich set up his speaking and consulting business as an S corporation, which exempted this portion of his income from Medicare taxes, an unusual move for a business based on services. Read
What Small Businesses Think About 'Startup America'
[at Fox Business] - President Obama urged Congress this week to pass legislation that he said would give small business owners tax breaks and incentive for hiring and increasing wages. His proposal would also eliminate some ... Read
Business Day Live
[at New York Times] - January's positive employment data doesn't assuage long-term concerns about job growth | A man who pays more in taxes than he makes in a year. Read
[$$] With Tax Break, Corporate Rate Is Lowest in Decades
[at The Wall Street Journal] - With Tax Break, Corporate Rate Is Lowest in Decades Read
At 102%, His Tax Rate Takes the Cake
[New York Times] - In submissions of tax burdens from readers, James Ross, founder and managing member of the investment firm Rossrock, was on a perch all his own. Read
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