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Tax Tips For The Self-Employed Who Work At Home: What You Can Deduct & What You Can't

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money-issues-for-home-and-work-by-svilen001.jpg Whether you work at home running your own home-based business or you telecommute as part of your job for another employer, you should know that there are certain tax deductions that you can take.  (And some that you can't.)

In fact, some people avoid taking home business deductions so as not to signal a tax audit.  However, if you follow the rules, then you will have no reason to worry.

For starters, check out these 12 Tax Deductions For Your Home Business.

 

Get Ready For Next Year's Taxes... NOW!

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prepare-your-taxes.jpg Now that Tax Season is over and you have (hopefully) completed your tax returns and put them behind you, here are some things you can do to make the next tax season even easier. 

The following tips will help you get organized and stay organized so you'll know where everything is when it comes time to prepare for your taxes.

 

 

Watch Out... They Are Out To Get Your Tax Rebate Check!

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irs-big-refund-check-for-tax-credit.jpg An email in my inbox this morning started with “How will YOU stimulate the economy?” The person then stated that she is going to use her tax rebate check to take a summer vacation.  Then the sender proceeded to try to sell me a vacation package.
 
I am tempted to unsubscribe to my home business email lists until after the stimulus checks have come and gone.  I get an email or two like this daily.

 

Is The Bad Economy Making You Stingy?

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give-to-charity-get-a-tax-deduction.jpg According to numerous reports, charities are hurting because people are not giving right now.  Church offerings have decreased.  People are holding on to their old clothes longer and not giving them away for charities to sell.   People aren’t giving away old cars, appliances, and furniture. 

Who can blame them? 

 

What Are You Going To Do With Your Tax Rebate Check... Stimulate The Economy Or Pay Off Debt?

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IRS-tax-refund-check.jpgAccording to the Economic Stimulus Package, the U.S. Treasury will start sending out checks in May to 130 million families.

The purpose of sending out this money is to stimulate the economy.

 

How The President's Economic Stimulus Package Affects You And Your Taxes

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uncle-sams-big-refund-check.jpgMany people file a tax extension each year, in spite of the fact that they are due a refund. Sometimes they file a second extension and still do not get their taxes done in time.

The thinking is likely that they are not in a hurry for the money and want to get the filing done correctly. For others, they are not sure if they are getting a refund or not, so they put off doing their taxes indefinitely.

This year, there's another reason to get your taxes filed on time...

 

Alternative Minimum Tax - Not This Year!

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Most of us have never heard about the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) before - unless you've had to pay it or it's your job. However this year, it was projected that approximately 25 million filers would have pay it on their 2007 income.

That was until the very last day of the 2007 Congressional session...

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