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William's Tax Planning Blog August 2008 Archive

By William Perez, About.com Guide to Tax Planning since 2004

Head of Household

Saturday August 30, 2008
Head of Household is one of five different filing status options available to taxpayers, and is often the most advantageous filing status for single parents. The Head of Household status is ... Read More

Tax Strategy for Health Savings Accounts

Wednesday August 27, 2008
Can you use a Health Savings Account to save extra for retirement? That's the suggestion from personal finance blogger "Mr. ToughMoneyLove," who urges investors to consider "Using Your Health Savings ... Read More

Who Gets to Take the Mortgage Deduction?

Saturday August 23, 2008
The mortgage interest deduction is certainly one of the most popular of all tax deductions. Taxpayers can take a deduction against their taxable income for mortgage interest paid during the ... Read More

Free Accounting Software from NolaPro

Wednesday August 20, 2008
NolaPro offers free double-entry accounting software as a download or Web-based application. My colleague Shelley Elmblad, About.com's guide to financial software, reviewed NolaPro and had this to say, "I was ... Read More

Two Months Left to File for 2007

Saturday August 16, 2008
Taxpayers have until October 15th, 2008, to file their tax returns if they requested an extension. Here's some quick resources to help you finish up with your taxes: Which tax form ... Read More

Not Too Late to Claim Your Stimulus Rebate

Tuesday August 12, 2008
Taxpayer who qualify for the economic stimulus rebate need to file a 2007 tax return to get their rebate this year. Some people who don't usually need to file a ... Read More

Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008

Friday August 1, 2008
The Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 provides a four important tax law changes that impact individuals and small businesses. These tax laws are part of the larger Housing and ... Read More
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