Businesses and individuals making 2009 contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years. Some of these changes include the following…
IR-2009-114, Dec. 8, 2009
WASHINGTON — Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law provisions that have taken effect [...]

It is the season of giving and I think it is wise to give as wisely as possible.
Cash is often not the most effective thing to give. Appreciated securities are a more efficient choice.
I know the thought is that the market is down, how could there be appreciated securities out there? Well, you might be [...]

by Ashlea Ebeling, 12.22.09, 03:00 PM EST
The research tax credit, AMT protection and others are likely to be revived, but it’s a pain for taxpayers.
When members of the U.S. Senate finally head home this week, they will be leaving the future of 50 individual and business tax breaks in limbo. All expire at the end [...]

It is often said that California leads the nation into various “new” things. Pray that California style legislators don’t come to your State or to the Federal Government. As a Californian and a conservative thinker, I apologize to the rest of the nation on behalf of Californians who have thrust the likes of Nancy Pelosi [...]

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER,
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON – Tax dodgers who hid assets overseas will get a few extra weeks to apply for an amnesty program that has been flooded with applications ahead of the Wednesday deadline.
The Internal Revenue Service said Monday the deadline will be extended until Oct. 15.
More than 3,000 Americans have applied for the [...]

Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner today sought to downplay the idea of a second economic stimulus plan, saying the need for another program is a decision the administration “can’t really make” now.
In an interview on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” Geithner also was asked about reining in federal borrowing, whether tax increases would be needed [...]