Tax Time Blog April 2008 Archive

Stimulus Rebates Ahead of Schedule
The Treasury Department has begun sending out rebates under the Economic Stimulus Act. These one-time-only rebates were scheduled to go out starting May 2nd, but some direct deposits have already ... Read More

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Tax-Free Savings Accounts for Canada
As I was reviewing all the information about Canadian taxes, one item definitely caught my eye. Canada will be introducing a new type of tax-free account, and I think ... Read More

Wednesday April 23, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

An Overview of Canadian Income Taxes
Yesterday I was digging around to find specific answers to questions about Canadian taxes, specifically about cross-border tax issues and business deductions. Still, I wanted to get a good overall ... Read More

Tuesday April 22, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Preparing for Canada's Tax Day
This year I've decided to learn a little more about the Canadian tax system than I have in the past, mostly because some of my clients have started working across ... Read More

Monday April 21, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Adjusting Your Tax Withholding
You may want to adjust your tax withholding, especially if you are getting a sizable refund or had to pay the IRS. By adjusting how much money is deducted from ... Read More

Wednesday April 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Recordkeeping Tips for After the Tax Season
After you file your return, you will want to keep a copy of the return for your own records. Tax returns have a way of being useful even after you ... Read More

Wednesday April 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

April 15th Deadlines
Today is the deadline for several tax filings. File an extension or file your return. As long as your extension is postmarked by today, the IRS will grant you an extra ... Read More

Tuesday April 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Paying Taxes by Credit Card
Paying off the IRS can be a hassle, especially if you're short on cash. You can charge your taxes to your credit card, but there are pros and cons of ... Read More

Saturday April 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Paying Estimated Taxes
April 15th is not just the deadline to file your 2007 tax return, it's also the day that estimated payments for the first quarter of 2008 are due. Not everyone has ... Read More

Saturday April 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Three Steps to Getting Started on Your Taxes
With about a week to go before April 15th deadline, now would be a good time to start working on your taxes. Here's three simple steps than you can do ... Read More

Tuesday April 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Need a Tax Deduction? Consider an IRA
Making a tax-deductible contribution to an individual retirement account is a great way to get a last-minute deduction. In fact, it's the only tax move you can make for last ... Read More

Saturday April 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Are Social Security Benefits Taxable?
It would be nice to be able to give a straightforward yes or no answer to tax questions. When it comes to Social Security benefits, the answer is definitely "it ... Read More

Thursday April 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)