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         <title><![CDATA[IRA Losses]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Investment losses inside an individual retirement account could produce a tax deduction, if you're willing to cash out your IRAs. Here's an overview of how IRA losses are handled for tax purposes, and some tips for making of the most of an IRA loss.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tax Software]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[After having reviewed all the top PC-based and Web-based software programs, I think picking the right tax software comes down to two things: how complex your tax situation is, and how much you want to spend on the software program. Here's top picks for various situations.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Foreign Tax Credit]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Americans working abroad or investing abroad may claim a foreign tax credit on their US federal income tax return. However, foreign taxes paid to certain prohibited countries cannot be claimed on IRS Tax Form 1116.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Proposed Assessments]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[IRS proposed tax assessments and substitute tax returns can be effectively handled by filing an original tax return. Here's how the IRS Substitute for Return process works, and how you can file your back taxes.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[1040 Line 10]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[How to fill out Form 1040 line 10, taxable refunds. Reporting last year's state tax refund on this year's return, and how to calculate the taxable amount.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Alimony]]></title>
         <link>http://taxes.about.com/od/income/qt/alimony_tax.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Report the full amount of alimony or separate maintenance you received. Do not report any amounts received for child support. Your ex-spouse must report alimony paid along with your Social Security Number to the IRS.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Microsoft Office Accounting]]></title>
         <link>http://taxes.about.com/od/businesstaxes/fr/MS_Accounting.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Microsoft Office Accounting Professional is a decent accounting software program for small businesses. Featuring tight integration with other Microsoft Office applications, Office Accounting is a good choice for small and home-based businesses needing double-entry bookkeeping software.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Charity Donations]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Keeping good records of your contributions to charity can help protect your tax deductions against an IRS audit. Because of a new tax law that took effect in 2007, taxpayers are required to retain written receipts for donations over $250.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Incorporating]]></title>
         <link>http://taxes.about.com/od/taxplanning/a/incorporating_4.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Business considerations play a crucial role in deciding which form of organization is best for your enterprise. While tax implications should not be ignored, the tax benefits and disadvantages of various forms of organization should be balanced with various business and legal needs. Discusses the legal and business benefits of C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships and LLCs, and sole proprietors.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[1099]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Form 1099 is used to report a wide variety of taxable income, such as interest, dividends, stock sales, and self-employment income. Income data on Form 1099 is reported in different places on your tax return.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fair Market Value]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Fair market value is the price at which you could have sold a piece of property. Includes IRS definition of fair market value, and its relation to charitable contributions.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Alternative Vehicle Tax Credit]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The alternative motor vehicle tax credit is a non-refundable tax credit. The credit will reduce your regular income tax liability, but not below zero.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[IRS Form 944]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Small businesses may qualify to file payroll taxes annually instead of quarterly under a new IRS procedure. Find out if your business might qualify to file IRS Form 944 to report your annual payroll taxes.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Foreign Earned Income]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The amount of foreign wages and salary you can exclude per year is limited to your actual foreign wages or $91,500, whichever is less. You may claim a prorated exclusion if you did not meet the time requirements for a maximum exclusion.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[TurboTax]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Review of the TurboTax tax preparation software program. TurboTax is a popular tax program that's fairly easy to use. The 2008 edition of TurboTax includes extra guidance to help people when selling investments, when selling their home, and special situations such as foreclosures and natural disasters.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[SEP/SIMPLE Deduction]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you have self-employment income, then you can take a tax deduction for contributions you make to a SEP, SIMPLE, or a solo 401(k) retirement plan. Your maximum contribution to a SEP-IRA is 20% of your self-employment income or $46,000, whichever is less. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Recovery Rebate Credit]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The recovery rebate credit is a special federal tax credit for 2008 only. The credit is available for individuals who did not apply for the economic stimulate rebate in 2007. The recovery rebate credit is also available for people who's rebate is higher when calculated using their 2008 financial information.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Estates &amp; Trusts]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Estates and trusts are types of tax entities. Estates report the income and assets of a deceased person. Trusts preserve the assets of a deceased person, and report distributions of income and assets to beneficiaries.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[TaxCut Software]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Review of TaxCut Premium tax preparation software. Quick and easy tax preparation, with just a few drawbacks for complex tax issues. For simple tax returns, I rate TaxCut very highly. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Other Tax Credits]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[How to fill out Form 1040 Lines 54 and 55 to claim other tax credits. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Form 1040A]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Tips for preparing your 1040A short form tax return accurately and completely from the About.com Guide to Tax Planning.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Self Employment Tax]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[How to calculate your Self-Employment Tax using the long method on Schedule SE.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dividends]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Dividends from stocks and mutual funds are reported on your tax return. Find out when you need to fill out Schedule B, and what amounts go on Form 1040 Line 9a and 9b.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Year End Tax Tips]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Here's a list of simple tax moves you can do before the end of the year to keep your income taxes as low as possible.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Standard Mileage Rate 2007]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[In 2007 the IRS has several standard mileage rates for business, medical, and charity-related driving.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[S Corp Example]]></title>
         <link>http://taxes.about.com/od/scorporations/a/scorp_question.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Forming a Subchapter S-Corporation and accounting for each shareholder's income and expenses is worth doing accurately. A step-by-step example of reporting income and expenses for a sample S Corporation with three shareholders.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Schedule E for S Corp Owners]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Shareholders receiving a Schedule K-1 must report the amounts on IRS Form 1040 Schedule E, page 2. Generally speaking, ordinary net business income or loss is reported on Schedule E. Other income items are reported in the appropriate part of the 1040 tax return. ]]></description>
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