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		<title>Six tips on making estimated tax payments</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some taxpayers may need to make estimated tax payments during the year. The type of income you receive determines whether you must pay estimated taxes. Here are six tips from the IRS about making estimated tax payments. 1. If you do not have taxes withheld from your income, you may need to make estimated tax [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Protect yourself from the dirty dozen tax scams</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:14:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The IRS’s annual Dirty Dozen list includes common tax scams that often peak during the tax filing season. The IRS recommends that taxpayers be aware so they can protect themselves against claims that sound too good to be true. Taxpayers who buy into illegal tax scams can end up facing significant penalties and interest and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nine tips on deducting charitable contributions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Giving to charity may make you feel good and help you lower your tax bill. The IRS offers these nine tips to help ensure your contributions pay off on your tax return. 1. If you want a tax deduction, you must donate to a qualified charitable organization. You cannot deduct contributions you make to either an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home office deduction</title>
		<link>http://cedarspringspost.com/2013/03/28/home-office-deduction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:37:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A tax break for those who work from home If you use part of your home for your business, you may qualify to deduct expenses for the business use of your home. Here are six facts from the IRS to help you determine if you qualify for the home office deduction. Generally, in order to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Did you file a 2009 tax  return?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[IRS has $917 million for people who have not filed a 2009 return WASHINGTON — Refunds totaling just over $917 million may be waiting for an estimated 984,400 taxpayers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2009, the Internal Revenue Service announced. However, to collect the money, a return for 2009 must [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Four things you should know if you barter</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:57:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Small businesses sometimes barter to get products or services they need. Bartering is the trading of one product or service for another. Usually there is no exchange of cash. An example of bartering is a plumber doing repair work for a dentist in exchange for dental services. The IRS reminds all taxpayers that the fair [...]]]></description>
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		<title>College tax benefits for 2012 and years ahead</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:33:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Internal Revenue Service reminds parents and students that now is a good time to see if they qualify for either of two college education tax credits or any of several other education-related tax benefits. In general, the American opportunity tax credit, lifetime learning credit and tuition and fees deduction are available to taxpayers who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven important tax facts about medical and dental expenses</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you paid for medical or dental expenses in 2012, you may be able to get a tax deduction for costs not covered by insurance. The IRS wants you to know these seven facts about claiming the medical and dental expense deduction. 1. You must itemize. You can only claim medical and dental expenses for costs not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beware of Bogus IRS Emails</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:38:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The IRS receives thousands of reports every year from taxpayers who receive emails out-of-the-blue claiming to be from the IRS. Scammers use the IRS name or logo to make the message appear authentic so you will respond to it. In reality, it’s a scam known as “phishing,” attempting to trick you into revealing your personal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ten tips to help you choose a tax preparer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people look for help from professionals when it’s time to file their tax return. If you use a paid tax preparer to file your federal income tax return this year, the IRS urges you to choose that preparer carefully]]></description>
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