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TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Don't Overlook These Miscellaneous Tax Deductions
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03-23-2006

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
What’s new for 2006
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01-6--2006

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Standard or itemized: Know the difference
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01-21-2006

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Changes are Coming for Hybrid Tax Breaks
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12-5--2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Business Gifts: Know the tax rules
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12-24-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Take the Mystery Out of Mileage Reimbursement
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11-24-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
It’s Time to Review Your Investments
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11-17-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
It's time to review your 2005 tax situation
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10-6--2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Avoid the Rollover Trap
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10-28-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Hurricane Katrina tax relief is signed by President Bush
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10-13-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Prepare for college with a Section 529 plan
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09-29-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Note the new standard mileage rates for the remainder of 2005
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09-22-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
When You Marry, Don't Overlook the Paperwork
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08-5--2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Give Your Child a Job for the Summer
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07-8--2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
How to Correct a Mistake on Your Return
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07-29-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Now You Have Longer to Use It Before You Lose It
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07-22-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Use the Summer Months to Update your Estate Plan
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07-15-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Save on your Taxes While you Save at the Pump
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07-1--2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Maximize Your 2005 Retirement Savings
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06-3--2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
First-time Homebuyer?
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06-24-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Is the Alternative Minimum Tax in Your Future?
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06-17-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Get Medical Insurance and Tax Savings Too
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06-10-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Work Related Education Expenses Can be Deductible
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05-6--2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Could the State Sales Tax Boost Your Itemized Deductions?
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05-27-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
How Mortgage Points Affect Your Taxes
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05-20-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
How Mortgage Points Affect Your Taxes
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05-13-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
If You Can't File by April 15 Apply for an Extension
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04-8--2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
You Might Owe Taxes on Your Social Security Benefits
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04-29-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Should You Be Making Estimated Tax Payments?
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04-22-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Medical Expenses - Don’t Overlook Health Insurance Premiums
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04-15-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Sell Your Appreciated Investment Property Tax-Free
by Marco Capaldi, big1031.com
04-1--2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Teachers Qualify for Special Tax Savings
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03-4--2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
There Are Tax Breaks for Seniors
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03-25-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Be Aware of These Business Tax Credits
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03-18-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
There’s Still Time to Cut Your 2004 Tax Bill
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03-11-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Did You Forget Your Refund Check
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02-4--2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Simplify your life by organizing your tax records
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02-25-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Don’t Overlook these Deductions Even if you don’t Itemize
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02-18-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Time to Check Your Withholding
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02-11-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
A New Roth IRA Rule Benefits Seniors
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01-7--2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
The IRS Publishes New Mileage Rates for 2005
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01-28-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
Tsunami Relief Donations Give Taxpayers an Early Deduction
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01-21-2005

TAX TIP OF THE WEEK
A New Year Tax Checklist
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01-14-2005

Tax Tip of the Week
Give Your Child a Job for the Summer

If you run a family business, why not give your child a job for the summer? If you do it right, your child can earn some extra cash and gain good experience, and your business will receive a tax deduction.

Even relatively young children can perform useful work — whether it’s helping with filing, packing orders for shipment, or learning basic office skills. Generally, they’ll pay little or no tax on what they earn. For 2005, they can offset up to $5,000 of earnings with their own standard deduction. After that, they’ll pay only a 10% rate on the next $7,300 earned. Your business can take a deduction for the wages paid, just as it does for any employee.

There could be an added bonus if your child is under age 18 and the business is unincorporated. In that case, a child under 18 is usually exempt from paying FICA taxes and the business does not have to pay the employer share of those payroll taxes.

To satisfy the IRS, follow these tips:
Make sure it’s a real job that’s related to the business. It’s a good idea to document the job duties.

Pay a wage that’s reasonable for the work performed.

Keep records of the hours your child works.

Pay your child regularly, preferably using your standard payroll procedures.

And finally, keep the arrangement as business-like as possible, especially if you have other employees. This means not showing favoritism to your child and keeping family disputes out of the workplace.

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