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• New Vehicle Sales Tax (February 11, 2010)

If you bought a new vehicle in 2009, you may be entitled to a special tax deduction for the sales and excise taxes on your purchase.

This deduction is in addition to the state and local sales taxes paid and state and local...

• Get Green To Go Green! (November 10, 2009)

Do you know Congress’ favorite color?

We're not positive…but we'd be willing to bet its GREEN!

It’s no secret that our leaders in DC want you to go green… and we don’t mean by eating warm potato salad for Labor Day!

We all...

• Your Social Security Benefits May Be Taxable (September 21, 2009)

There are two types of government benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI provides income for the disabled while SSI may provide additional income for the disabled or...

• Tax Credits and Benefits for the Disabled (September 7, 2009)

Are you a parent of a disabled child, spouse, relative or disabled yourself? If so, you may qualify for one or more tax credits available to qualifying taxpayers with disabilities. If you or a dependent on your tax return is...

• Taking Advantage of Residential Energy Improvements (August 24, 2009)

It’s back! A tax law in 2006 allowed homeowners to claim credits for purchases that made homes more energy efficient. The original law allowed for purchases or improvements that were made in 2006 and 2007, but now it has been...

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