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Top 5 Memberships Worth the Cost
posted: 13 HOURS 17 MINUTES AGOcomments: 0
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Many Americans are paring down on costs and memberships with dues are often the first thing on the chopping block. So which ones are actually worth the costs? Click through for the top five worth your dollars.
Our Black Friday 2008 Scorecard Kick-Off
posted: 12 HOURS 59 MINUTES AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Economizer, Get Deals, Recession, Specials, Taxes
The weather outside is hardly frosty, but it's already time to start thinking about holiday shopping. Black Friday is just around the corner, and retailers are already making their shopping lists of deals. Now you can start planning early too, and keep track of deals with our handy scorecard of 15 top retailers by clicking below. Also get started with: Wal-Mart | KB Toys | Ace Hardware | Expert Predictions
Black Friday Price Cuts
The world's largest retailer is getting a headstart on the holiday shopping season, announcing that it will slash prices on the season's most popular toys to $10.
Keith Srakocic, AP
The price cuts will include some Barbie dolls, a favorite among young girls for decades. Retailers are bracing for what some economists predict could be the worst Christmas season since 1991 as sales struggle amid a weak U.S. economy.
Ian Waldie, Getty Images
Some Hot Wheels toys will also be included in the deal. Wal-Mart said it conducted a survey that showed consumers will start Christmas shopping earlier this year and make other changes to stretch holiday dollars.
Denise Truscello, Golin Harris / WireImage
Wal-Mart is also banking on Spin Master's Japanese-styled Bakugan Battle Brawlers with the deal, which is predicted to be the hottest new toy trend in the U.S. this year for boys. (Source: AP, Reuters)
SPIN MASTER LTD / AP
Our Generic Versus Name Brand Taste Test
posted: 7 DAYS 15 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
Are Frosted Flakes worth the price for getting Tony the Tiger on the box? Or will store brand flakes do the job? We tested a shopping cart full of name-brand and generic supermarket products to tell you where you can best save money and give up no flavor.
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filed under: Taxes, Tax Advice, AMT, Audit, Tax Basics, Tax Credit, Tax Deduction
How Will Obama or McCain Change Taxes?
posted: 22 DAYS 11 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Taxes
Using numbers from the non-partisan Tax Policy Center, the website AlchemyToday came up with a calculator to see how a vote for Obama or McCain would change how much you owe in taxes. Click here to see how your vote would affect your taxes.
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Can You Guess What You Did Wrong?
posted: 30 DAYS 16 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Taxes, Tax Advice, Audit
If you've made a mistake on your tax return, the IRS is now going to give you a little time to stew about it before hitting you with any explanation. A new warning letter will tell you to check your return and file an amended return, but won't offer any details or give an amount due. What should you do with such a letter? Tax expert Tracy Coenen walks you through it.
Tax Man Illegally Accesses Celebrity Files
posted: 42 DAYS 22 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Taxes
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An IRS employee who illegally snooped through the tax records of celebrities like Chevy Chase, Sally Field, Alec Baldwin and Vanna White, is sentenced to 60 hours of community service and must pay a fine of $1,000. While IRS workers are allowed to access the agency's database for work purposes, John Snyder dealt mainly with business accounts rather than individual taxpayers.
Beware the $7,500 'Tax Credit'
posted: 32 DAYS 18 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Loans, Mortgages, Taxes, Tax Credit
The housing rescue credit was trumpeted as a solution to the country's housing crisis, but many say it's simply a band-aid. And guess what? It's not free money after all. Find out what it is, how it works and if you qualify.
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posted: 72 DAYS 13 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Taxes, Tax Advice, AMT, Audit, Tax Basics, Tax Credit, Tax Deduction
Taxes: Basics
Anyone seeking help with taxes should start with the fundamentals. Here are the basics of taxes.
- Who Must File a Return
- Audits & Penalties
- Taxes on Capital Gains
- Withholding Your Taxes
- Common Tax Credits
- Personal Exemptions
- All About AMT Tax
- Calculate Taxable Income
- Itemizing Deductions
- Filing a Return Online
- 2007 Tax Brackets
- 2008 Tax Brackets
- Standard Deductions
- How to File an Extension
Tax Specials
Stay on top of tax season with these timely features.
- Top 5 New Tax Laws
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- 13 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
- 12 Most Common Taxpayer Mistakes to Avoid
- Top Tips for Procrasinators
- Which Tax Form Should You Use?
- 10 Sure-Fire Tax Breaks
- Do-It-Yourself Tax Savings for All Life Stages
- 7 Filing Fears That Freak Out Taxpayers
- Famous Tax Cheats
- 10 Tax Preparer Secrets
- Top 10 Must-Know Tax Terms
- World's Top Tax Havens
- Biggest Tax Procastinating Cities
- 10 Wackiest Tax Deductions
- Dirty Dozen Tax Scams to Avoid
- 8 Hidden Taxes
