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William's Tax Planning Blog October 2008 Archive

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

Quickbooks 2009 Review

Monday October 27, 2008
I've been using Quickbooks 2009 since the product was released in September 2008. I'm always excited to take a look at the newest Quickbooks, as many of my clients who ... Read More

IRS Trying to Deliver Returned Refund Checks

Friday October 24, 2008
Over $266 million in refund checks are sitting at the Internal Revenue Service. These refunds were returned to the IRS as undeliverable mail by the Postal Service. If you have ... Read More

2009 Tax Brackets Announced

Tuesday October 21, 2008
The IRS has released the income ranges for the marginal tax brackets for 2009. The income ranges are adjusted each year to take inflation into account. Inflation-indexed results in wider ... Read More

Updated Tax Figures for 2009

Tuesday October 21, 2008
The IRS provided updated dollar amounts for a wide variety of tax figures that are adjusted annually for inflation. Of particular note, there are higher dollar amounts for the standard ... Read More

Missed the October 15th Deadline? Here's What to Do

Wednesday October 15, 2008
Missing a deadline may not be that big of a deal. Just get your tax return filed as soon as you can. There three things you'll need to keep in mind. ... Read More

Software Options for the October 15th Deadline

Monday October 13, 2008
The IRS provides links to free Web-based tax software through its Free File Software Alliance. Each software provider sets its own restrictions on who can use their software for free, ... Read More

Tax Credit for 2009 Diesel Cars

Saturday October 11, 2008
Five diesel-powered vehicles are eligible for the alternative motor vehicle tax credit. The IRS has made this tax credit available for diesel cars using advanced lean-burn technology. Already the IRS ... Read More

Tax Provisions in the Bailout Legislation

Thursday October 2, 2008
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, the bailout package for the financial services industry, adds an enormous variety of tax credits, tax deductions, extensions, and even a few tax hikes. I ... Read More
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