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Federal Income Taxes
The United States of America applies a variety of taxes to different types of income. Learn more about federal tax rates, special tax rates that apply to different types of income, and strategies you can utilize to reduce your federal income tax.
Individual Income Tax Provisions Expiring in 2011
A list of federal income tax provisions that expire at the end of 2011.
Deadline for 2010 Tax Returns is April 18, 2011
The deadline to file federal income tax returns in the United States for the year 2010 is April 18th, 2011. Normally, tax returns are due on April 15th. But in 2011, April 15th falls on Emancipation Day in the District of Columbia, making that day a legal holiday for tax-filing purposes.
Top Federal Tax Issues for 2010
There's a number of changes and issues impacting personal income tax returns for the year 2010. Here's a list of the top federal tax issues I see impacting 2010 tax returns.
Tax Tables
Where to find federal income tax tables from the IRS and how to use the tax tables to look up your federal tax liability.
Tax Deadlines
Calendar of important tax deadlines throughout the year.
Tax Rates for the 2012 Tax Year
Federal income tax rates for the 2012 tax year.
Tax Rates for the 2011 Tax Year
Federal income tax rates for the 2011 tax year.
Tax Rates for the 2010 Tax Year
Federal income tax rates for the 2010 tax year.
Tax Rates for the 2009 Tax Year
Federal income tax rates for the 2009 tax year.
Tax Rates for the 2008 Tax Year
Federal income tax rates for the 2008 tax year.
Tax Rates for the 2007 Tax Year
Federal income tax rates for the 2007 tax year.
Capital Gains Tax
A capital gain is the difference between what you paid for an investment and what you received when you sold that investment. If you made a profit on the investment, then you have a capital gain. If you lost money on the investment, then you have a capital loss. Covers record-keeping, calculating capital gains and cost basis.
Community Property Rules for Federal Income Tax Returns
Married persons who are filing separate tax returns may need to compute their income and deductions using the community property rules of their state.
COBRA Premium Assistance Recapture
If you received COBRA medical insurance benefits at a discount, you might have to pay back the COBRA premium assistance you received if your income for the year exceeds a threshold amount.