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More Tax Breaks for 2010
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
More Stimulus Checks, Social Security Payments & Tax Credits in 2010, 2011 and Beyond. All the tax credits/deductions & payments provided in the immense 2009 economic stimulus package will be hard to surpass in coming ...
Health and Medical-Related Tax Changes
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
Archer Medical Savings Account (MSAs)
For 2010 & 2011, the minimum annual deductible, maximum annual deductible, and the maximum annual deductible, and the maximum out-of-pocket expenses limit have increased.
2010 Changes
Higher Deductible Health Plan ...
Tax Updates for 2010
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
There are many laws constantly changing with the IRS. At Online Tax Pros we stay up to date with the latest tax changes so we can relay them to you, The Public. Here are some ...
New Requirements for Tax Preparers
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
All tax preparers who prepare or assist in preparing federal tax returns or claim for refunds must obtain a PTIN. The Requirement applies to all paid tax return preparers, including those who are enrolled agents, ...
Tax Credits Provide Funds for First-Time Homebuyers, Childcare, Education and More
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
Tax credits can help pay the cost of raising a family, going to college, saving for retirement or getting daycare for dependents. But each year, many taxpayers overlook these credits, even though they often qualify ...
Energy Incentives for Individuals in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
With 2010 almost over, the IRS reminds taxpayers to take advantage of the numerous tax breaks made available earlier this year in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
The recovery law provides tax incentives ...
Energy Incentives for Businesses in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
What is the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009?
The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. The bill is intended ...
How to Choose a Tax Preparer and Avoid Preparer Fraud
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
Return preparer fraud involves the preparation and filing of false income tax returns by preparers who claim inflated personal or business expenses, false deductions, unallocated credits or excessive exemptions on returns prepared for their clients. ...
2010 Cost of Living Adjustment
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
Social Security announced that they will not grant a cost of living increase for the year 2010. Based on the statuses governing Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) for CTRB members, members who retired on or ...
Understanding The Tax Gap
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
The Internal Revenue Service developed the concept of the tax gap as a way to gauge taxpayers' compliance with their federal tax obligations. The tax gap measures the extent to which taxpayers do not file ...
Make Energy Improvements Qualify for Expanded Tax Credits
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
People who weatherize their home or purchase alternative energy equipment may qualify for either of two expanded home energy tax credits: the non-business energy property credit and the residential energy efficient property credit.
Non-business Energy ...
American Opportunity Credit Helps Pay for First Four Yeas of College
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
More parents and students can use a federal education credit to offset part of the cost of college under the new American Opportunity Credit. This credit modifies the existing Hope credit for tax years 2009 ...
Tax Credit Increased for Low and Moderate Workers
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
More workers and working families are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. In particular, expanded benefits are now available for those with three or more qualifying children and married couples. The EITC helps taxpayers ...
Watch Out for Tax Scams
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
The Internal Revenue Service reminds consumers to avoid identity theft scams that use the IRS name, logo or Web site in an attempt to convince taxpayers that the scam is a genuine communication from the ...
Online Scams that Impersonate the IRS
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
Consumers should protect themselves against online identity theft and other scams that increase during and linger after the filing season. Such scams may appropriate the name or logo of the IRS or U.S. Department of ...
EITC Eligibility Rules for 2009 Tax Year Outlined
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
Our staff at Free1040.com have found more tax updates from the IRS to help you in the upcoming tax season. These updates are about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) we hope these are helpful ...
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
Are you wondering what is going to happen to you at tax time this year? Most Americans are. This is the information our tax experts at free1040.com have received from the IRS. The American Recovery ...
Filing Online Couldn't Be Easier
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
With tax season just around the corner, we would like to remind you that filing online is one of the fastest ways to get your refund. Online Tax Pros is an online tax software program ...
Online Tax Pros....Income Tax Software You Can Trust
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
There are a wide variety of income tax software companies to choose from. What makes Online Tax Pros stand out is our commitment to our customers. To give you the best online filing experience, we ...
E-file...The Fastest Way to File Your Income Tax Return
By Sandi Lattin · 13 years ago
Electronic filing (e-file) is a fast, efficient, and fool-proof way to send your taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Online Tax Pros has been providing expert online electronic filing services for the past six ...