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A Lesson from the IRS for Students Starting a Summer Job

WASHINGTON – IRS SUMMERTIME TAX TIP 2012-03 – School’s out, but the IRS has another lesson for students who will be starting summer jobs. Summer jobs represent an opportunity for students to learn about the tax system. Read more

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Don’t Let the Tax Tail Wag the Economic Dog

Some tax-cutting strategies make good financial sense. Other tax strategies are simply bad ideas, often because tax considerations are allowed to override basic economics. Read more

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Keep the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit in Mind for Summer Planning

WASHINGTON – IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-01 – During the summer many parents may be planning the time between school years for their children while they work or look for work. The IRS wants to remind taxpayers that are considering their summer agenda to keep in mind a tax credit that can help them offset some day camp expenses.  Read more

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Tips for Starting a Home Business

In these tough economic times, many people are taking a hard look at employment alternatives — some, because they’ve lost their seemingly stable jobs in the corporate world; others, because they dream of striking out on their own. Read more

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Who Needs to Make Quarterly Income Tax Payments

Any taxpayer that has income that is not subject to withholding may need to make quarterly estimated income tax payments. Read more