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• Tax Considerations of Disabled Taxpayers (September 2, 2010)

If you happen to be disabled there are numerous benefits available from the Federal Government and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that can be of significant help in reducing or even eliminating your federal income tax. Some...

• Your Social Security Benefits May Be Taxable (May 13, 2010)

There are several types of government benefits that may be subject to taxation: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Social Security Income goes to retirees and/or surviving...

• 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...

• Claiming the Child Tax Credit (August 10, 2009)

The Child Tax Credit is a credit available to taxpayers for each dependent child, under the age of 17 at the end of the tax year. You can deduct a maximum of $1000 per child, though there are limitations based on your adjusted...

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