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Taxes Tax Advice AMT Audit Tax Basics Tax Credit Tax Deduction Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:24:31 GMT 402014 2009-03-28T17:24:31Z <a name="402014"></a><div class="hentry a402014" reltag="Taxes"> <h3 class="entry-title "><a rel="bookmark" href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/is-it-deductible-quiz">Tax Quiz: Is It Deductible?</a></h3> <h4 class="byline"> <span class="posted"><abbr class="synpAbbr" title="2009-03-28T13:24:31Z">posted:<span class="bylinDt"> 318 DAYS 13 HOURS AGO</span></abbr></span></h4> <h4 class="byline"> <span class="filedUnder">filed under: <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes">Taxes</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/advice">Tax Advice</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/amt">AMT</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/audit">Audit</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/basics">Tax Basics</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/credit">Tax Credit</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/deduction">Tax Deduction</a></span></h4> <div class="entry-summary"><!-- Enhancement List size = 1 --><!-- adding key 1.1 --> <!-- enhAlign: Left, Wrap, enhSize: Small--> <!-- enhAlign Number: 1, enhSize Number: 1--> <a href="#axs174" style="display:block;position:absolute;left:-3000px;">Skip over this content</a> <div class="enhanLeftWrap"> <div class="enhanLeftWrapInner enhanSmall enhanCmn"><!-- contentType = html--><!-- column slot = synopsis_paragraph_1_1--><div class="enhanPhoto"><img src="http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/0/607724/1238186319192.JPEG" alt="" width="186" height="124" /> <div class="credit">AOL | AP</div></div> </div> </div> <a name="axs174"></a> <div class="synpTxt">Ever have sticker shock over the bottom line of your tax return and start to think about some "creative accounting," looking for deductions wherever you can find them? 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Taxes Tax Advice AMT Audit Tax Basics Tax Credit Tax Deduction Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:18:15 GMT 382007 2009-03-13T20:18:15Z <a name="382007"></a><div class="hentry a382007" reltag="Taxes"> <div class="synpTtlArt"><img src="http://www.aolcdn.com/mf_news/walletpop__blog_eyebrow" alt="WalletPop Blog" title="WalletPop Blog" /></div> <h3 class="entry-title TtlArt"><a rel="bookmark" href="http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/03/13/stimulate-us-new-tax-credits-that-will-help-you-in-april-2010/">Plan Ahead for Your 2010 Taxes</a></h3> <h4 class="byline"> <span class="posted"><abbr class="synpAbbr" title="2009-03-13T16:18:15Z">posted:<span class="bylinDt"> 333 DAYS 10 HOURS AGO</span></abbr></span></h4> <h4 class="byline"> <span class="filedUnder">filed under: <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes">Taxes</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/advice">Tax Advice</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/amt">AMT</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/audit">Audit</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/basics">Tax Basics</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/credit">Tax Credit</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/deduction">Tax Deduction</a></span></h4> <div class="entry-summary"><!-- Enhancement List size = 1 --><!-- adding key 0.1 --> <!-- enhAlign: Right, Wrap, enhSize: Small--> <!-- enhAlign Number: 4, enhSize Number: 1--> <a href="#axs496" style="display:block;position:absolute;left:-3000px;">Skip over this content</a> <div class="enhanRightWrap"> <div class="enhanRightWrapInner enhanSmall enhanCmn"><!-- contentType = html--><!-- column slot = synopsis_paragraph_0_1--><div class="enhanPhoto"><img src="http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/5/9/596245/1232033967233.JPEG " alt="" width="186" height="124" /> <div class="credit">Tetra Images</div></div> </div> </div> <a name="axs496"></a> <div class="synpTxt">Tax Day for your 2008 return is just around the corner, but it's not to early to start thinking about all the new credits you'll be getting on your upcoming filings thanks to the stimulus bill. 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Taxes Tax Advice Tax Basics Tax Credit Tax Deduction Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:18:10 GMT 351017 2009-02-19T19:18:10Z <a name="351017"></a><div class="hentry a351017" reltag="Taxes"> <div class="synpTtlArt"><img src="http://www.aolcdn.com/mf_news/walletpop__blog_eyebrow" alt="WalletPop Blog" title="WalletPop Blog" /></div> <h3 class="entry-title TtlArt"><a rel="bookmark" href="http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/02/19/how-to-file-your-taxes-for-free-with-the-help-of-vita-and-walmar/">Get Your Free Tax Prep Here!</a></h3> <h4 class="byline"> <span class="posted"><abbr class="synpAbbr" title="2009-02-19T14:18:10Z">posted:<span class="bylinDt"> 355 DAYS 11 HOURS AGO</span></abbr></span></h4> <h4 class="byline"> <span class="filedUnder">filed under: <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes">Taxes</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/advice">Tax Advice</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/basics">Tax Basics</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/credit">Tax Credit</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/deduction">Tax Deduction</a></span></h4> <div class="entry-summary"><!-- Enhancement List size = 1 --><!-- adding key 2.1 --> <div class="synpTxt">If paying a professional to do your taxes just isn't in your budget this year, don't worry, you don't have to be left to your own devices! 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The measure is aimed at reinvigorating the housing industry, whose downturn in 2007 tipped the earliest dominoes of the economic collapse. Mortgages Taxes Tax Credit Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:52:08 GMT 329435 2009-02-05T11:52:08Z <a name="329435"></a><div class="hentry a329435" reltag="Mortgages"> <h3 class="entry-title "><a rel="bookmark" href="http://www.walletpop.com/mortgages/article/_a/bbdp/senate-votes-to-boost-aid-for-homebuyers/329435">Senate Votes to Boost Aid for Homebuyers</a></h3> <h4 class="byline"> <span class="posted"><abbr class="synpAbbr" title="2009-02-05T06:52:08Z">posted:<span class="bylinDt"> 369 DAYS 18 HOURS AGO</span>comments:<span class="cmnt"> 0</span></abbr></span></h4> <h4 class="byline"> <span class="filedUnder">filed under: <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/mortgages">Mortgages</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes">Taxes</a>, <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/credit">Tax Credit</a></span></h4> <div class="entry-summary"><!-- Enhancement List size = 1 --><!-- adding key 0.1 --> <!-- enhAlign: Right, Wrap, enhSize: Small--> <!-- enhAlign Number: 4, enhSize Number: 1--> <a href="#axs995" style="display:block;position:absolute;left:-3000px;">Skip over this content</a> <div class="enhanRightWrap"> <div class="enhanRightWrapInner enhanSmall enhanCmn"><!-- contentType = html--><!-- column slot = synopsis_paragraph_0_1--><div class="enhanPhoto"><img src="http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/5/7/572936/1220102567251.JPEG" alt="house for sale " width="186" height="124" /> <div class="credit">Getty Images</div></div> </div> </div> <a name="axs995"></a> <div class="synpTxt">In a victory for Republicans, the Senate votes to raise a $7,500 tax break for first-time homebuyers to $15,000. The measure is aimed at reinvigorating the housing industry, whose downturn in 2007 tipped the first dominoes of recession.</div> <div class="entry-permalink"> <a rel="bookmark" href="http://www.walletpop.com/mortgages/article/_a/bbdp/senate-votes-to-boost-aid-for-homebuyers/329435">Full Coverage</a></div> </div> <div class="synpRatng"><a class="addthis_button_digg" href="javascript: void(0)"><span class="digg">DIGG</span></a><a class="addthis_button_email" addthis:url="http://www.walletpop.com/mortgages/article/_a/bbdp/senate-votes-to-boost-aid-for-homebuyers/329435" addthis:title="Senate Votes to Boost Aid for Homebuyers" href="javascript: void(0)"><span class="emai">Email</span></a><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" style="text-decoration:none;" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', 'http://www.walletpop.com/mortgages/article/_a/bbdp/senate-votes-to-boost-aid-for-homebuyers/329435', 'Senate Votes to Boost Aid for Homebuyers');" onmouseout="addthis_close();" onclick="return addthis_sendto();"><img src="http://o.aolcdn.com/art/ch_news/plussym12x12" border="0" alt="Share" /><span class="share">Share</span></a> <a class="nbdr" href="http://www.walletpop.com/mortgages/article/_a/bbdp/senate-votes-to-boost-aid-for-homebuyers/329435#Comments"><span class="synpCmnt">Comments (0)</span></a> </div></div> http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2008/03/07/tax-tips-will-i-have-to-pay-state-tax-on-my-federal-tax-rebate/ Tax Credit Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:09:11 GMT 37406 2008-08-08T18:09:11Z <a name="37406"></a><div class="hentry a37406" reltag="Tax Credit"> <h3 class="entry-title "><a rel="bookmark" href="http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2008/03/07/tax-tips-will-i-have-to-pay-state-tax-on-my-federal-tax-rebate/">Is My Federal Rebate Taxable?</a></h3> <h4 class="byline"> <span class="posted"><abbr class="synpAbbr" title="2008-08-08T14:09:11Z">posted:<span class="bylinDt"> 550 DAYS 12 HOURS AGO</span></abbr></span></h4> <h4 class="byline"> <span class="filedUnder">filed under: <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/taxes/credit">Tax Credit</a></span></h4> <div class="entry-summary"><!-- Enhancement List size = 1 --><!-- adding key 0.1 --> <!-- enhAlign: Left, Wrap, enhSize: Medium--> <!-- enhAlign Number: 1, enhSize Number: 2--> <a href="#axs563" style="display:block;position:absolute;left:-3000px;">Skip over this content</a> <div class="enhanLeftWrap"> <div class="enhanLeftWrapInner enhanMedium enhanCmn"><!-- contentType = html--><!-- column slot = synopsis_paragraph_0_1--><div class="photo"><img src="http://www.aolcdn.com/ch_pf/taxes-impuestos-200nf050506.jpg" alt="Taxes" width="200" height="150" /> <div class="credit"></div><p></p></div> </div> </div> <a name="axs563"></a> <div class="synpTxt">As everyone eagerly awaits their "economic stimulus" checks from the federal government, scheduled to begin mailing in May, there's a bit of bad news coming. 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