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Just before Congress recessed for the Christmas break, it approved a one-year fix to the alternative minimum tax (AMT) problem...

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which was signed into law on February 17, creates a number of ways that you can save money now. Here’s how: Get Your Making Work Pay Credit Fo...

The severe Southern California wildfires that ravaged homes and businesses in October 2007 affected thousands of individuals. Those living in the Presidential Disaster Area, comprised of Los Angeles,...

Where you live is a big factor in determining the amount of alternative minimum tax (AMT) you may owe. Generally, taxpayers living in states with high income taxes are more likely to be subject to th...

Despite the fact that the stock market may have depressed the value of your 401(k) account, you may still hold substantial wealth there. When you leave the company because you're changing jobs, being...

Make Index Investing Work for You The Vanguard founder offers investment insights to Lasser readers in this exclusive interview with Wiley Business and Finance book editor, Bill Falloon. John C. B...

The IRS will begin processing 2007 income tax returns by mid-January, the usual time for the start of tax season. However, for about 13 million taxpayers who file certain forms impacted by the altern...

Those who report suspected tax cheats to the IRS may be rewarded for their actions. In December 2006, the Whistleblower Office was set up to process information and make decisions on whether to grant...

Unfortunately, employees cannot deduct home office expenses because of the suspension of the deduction for miscellaneous itemized deductions subject to the 2%-of-adjusted-gross-income floor through 20...

Individuals can claim an itemized medical deduction for costs related to the diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, cure or prevention of disease, or any condition affecting any structure or function of t...