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Special sales tax deduction for car purchases
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Buy a new car, light truck, motor home or
motorcycle before January 1, 2010, and you may qualify for a special
deduction on state and local sales and excise taxes you pay. It's part of
the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
IRS Newswire: IR-2009-088
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First-time homebuyers can still save on taxes
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You can qualify for an $8000 federal tax
credit if the completed purchase occurs before December 1, 2009. Time is
running out, so learn the ten important facts you need to know. Part of the
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), 1.4 million taxpayers
have already benefited from this tax credit.
IRS Special Edition Tax Tip
2009-10
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Offset the cost of college this year and next
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The American Opportunity Tax Credit is part
of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The credit
can be claimed for qualified tuition and related expenses paid for higher
education in 2009 and 2010.
IRS Special Edition Tax Tips
2009-11
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Get more take-home pay with the Making Work Pay Tax
Credit
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This credit is available for tax years 2009
and 2010 and is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
(ARRA). The credit equals 6.2% of earned income, with a maximum of $800 for
a married couple file a joint return.
IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2009-7
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Laid off and need a bridge job?
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From a financial standpoint, taking a
downsized job to fill a gap is probably a good thing to do. But don't stop
looking for your dream job.
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
(10/25/2009)
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Owning a home: Is it a right or an option?
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Homeownership can be both attractive and
tempting. But renting is a good alternative to buying more house than you
can afford. Before taking the plunge, make absolutely certain you're in a
financial position to buy the house you want.
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
(10/25/2009)
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Holiday flights might cost you more
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According to some airfare experts, time is
running (or has already run) out for a favorable seat on the flight you
want. If you want to make travel plans for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
Year's; some airfare experts say do it now.
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
(10/25/2009)
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5 Myths about wills - and what you should really do
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If you believe estate planning is for rich
people (Myth number one), then there's a lot more you need to know. Writing
a will won't hasten your demise, but not doing so can leave a legacy of bad
feelings and big costs.
USA Today - Money (10/23/2009)
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