Taxes

Take a Cue From the Ultra-Rich on Taxes

twocents@thestreet.com (Elizabeth Blackwell) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:00 GMT

The more money you have, the more options you have for avoiding or minimizing certain taxes.

Tax Tips for Married, Divorced, Jobless Filers

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:00 GMT

With tax season in full swing, it is important to see how marriage, divorce and job loss may impact your 2009 filing.

Retailers Miss Out as Tax Returns Pay Debt

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:33 GMT

Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy can't count on tax returns to give a bump in consumer spending this year.

Taxes, Higher Rates May Derail Recovery

twocents@thestreet.com (Paul Ballew) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Higher taxes and interest rates, as well as a larger deficit, pose a threat to the nascent economic recovery.

Tax Filers Seek Less Help From IRS

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:46 GMT

Despite placing less value on the IRS's assistance programs, taxpayers are likely to be heartened by the government's planned crackdown on paid preparers.

Tax Tips for Self-Employed Filers

twocents@thestreet.com (Elizabeth Blackwell) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:56 GMT

Before you sit down to prepare your filing, check your knowledge of common tax questions self-employed filers face.

Obama Budget Would Take $112B From Rich

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

President Barack Obama's proposed budget would shift $112 billion away from the nation's top earners in 2012, according to the Tax Foundation.

What You Need to Know for Tax Season

twocents@thestreet.com (Elizabeth Blackwell) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:43 GMT

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included a number of tax-related provisions for small businesses.

Tax Changes That Could Boost Your Return

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Here are some tax code changes that could impact what you owe or get back this year.

The Best Online Tax Services

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

We put four popular tax preparation services -- TurboTax, TaxACT, H&R Block and CompleteTax -- to the test. Find out which one is best for you.

How Obama's Budget Plan Could Affect You

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Here are some of the ways the Obama administration's proposed tax policies could impact middle- and high-income earners, and small businesses.

Buying Time on Small-Business Taxes

twocents@thestreet.com (Elizabeth Blackwell) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

When it comes to small-business taxes, you have to pay the piper. But there are ways to delay the big bill.

Estate Tax Debate Creates Possible Loophole

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:01 GMT

There's no estate tax on the books for 2010, but that situation probably won't last long.

Citigroup Loss Shows Bank Tax Bunk: Today's Outrage

twocents@thestreet.com (Glenn Hall) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:16 GMT

Citigroup's quarterly loss shows a big hit for the cost of repaying the bailout. So why does Obama think banks like Citigroup should pay more in the form of a bank tax?

IRS to Expand Audits as Cash Runs Low

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:00 GMT

The government agency plans to look through the books of 6,000 companies over three years.

Tax Savvy Can Help Jobless Americans Save

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:27 GMT

The estimated 15.3 million Americans out of work could find relief this tax season if they know where to look for it.

IRS Cracks Down on Tax Preparers

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:31 GMT

The agency is instituting stricter standards, affecting companies including H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt Tax Service.

IPhone App Tackles Tax Filing

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:00 GMT

Apple and Intuit today released a cell-phone software application to let users file their taxes.

Fresh Start: Avoid These Investment Mistakes

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:00 GMT

Now is the time to claw back investment losses from last year. The key is taking on a little risk.

No Tax Selling Boosts Gains

twocents@thestreet.com (Debra Borchardt ) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:38 GMT

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Seaport Securities' Teddy Weisberg thinks the markets year end gains are helped by the absence of tax loss selling.

Seven Year-End Tax Tips

twocents@thestreet.com (Entrepreneur.com) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:45 GMT

These strategies will help you save money and get ahead in 2010.

Little-Known Facts About Roth IRAs

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:18 GMT

Roth IRA conversions will get a big change next year. Here are details to consider.

Small-Business Checklist: 2009 Reminders

twocents@thestreet.com (Carmen Nobel) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:30 GMT

This year was hard on a lot of small businesses, so make the best of it and follow these end-of-the-year tax strategies.

Personal-Finance Moves to Make in 2010

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:24 GMT

This year illustrated why investors need to keep on top of rebalancing portfolios, following tax changes and scrutinizing advisers.

Obama Keys In on Jobs, Money and Loans

twocents@thestreet.com (Carmen Nobel) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:00 GMT

The president presented three important initiatives for the country's small businesses.

Investors Take Next Step After Gold ETFs

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:50 GMT

Commodities futures are shaping up as the next investing category for those who want to put their money in gold, oil and agriculture.

How to Stretch Your Donation Dollars

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:21 GMT

If you're considering giving money to a cause or individual, consider taking these steps to stretch your donation.

Cramer Responds to Critics on Financial Transaction Tax

twocents@thestreet.com (TSC Staff) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:32 GMT

The proposed financial transaction tax is generating a heated debate, with much of the heat being directed at Jim Cramer, who voiced his reluctant support if the tax revenue is used to create jobs in America.

Debt Got Us Into Mess, Will Keep Us There

twocents@thestreet.com (David MacDougall) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:00 GMT

The economic recovery is fragile, and excessive borrowing by the government will add a heavy burden.

Banker Takes $12.5 Million 'Church' Off Market

twocents@thestreet.com (Jason Notte) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00 GMT

A Chicago-area adherent of the Armenian Church, who didn't receive tax-exempt status for his mansion-cum-church, now might move out of the area.