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One of today's most popular tax breaks wasn't explicitly in the 1913 tax code.

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'Accidental' mortgage interest deduction

Article: One of today's most popular tax breaks wasn't explicitly in the 1913 tax code.

Wanted: Truth in legislation names

Article: Who can oppose patriotically named legislation? That's one way to get bad tax policy some attention.

California hikes withholding rates

Article: Poor California workers. Their cash-strapped state is now taking 10 percent more from their paychecks. But it's not a tax increase. Really!

Jumbo mortgage tax break?

Article: Now folks with $1.1 million mortgages can write off the extra $100,000. Some folks get all the breaks.

Estate tax simplification? Dream on

Article: The estate tax is likely to be renewed. Some are arguing that it's also the perfect time to streamline that part of the tax code.

First homes, continuing taxes

Article: Get a credit for buying your home? Remember that you're going to face taxes on it for as long as you live there.

Cadillac vs Chevy health plans

Article: Is your workplace health care policy an expensive one? Then it could face a tax under reform proposals.

Interest info could catch tax cheats

Article: The IRS is going to pay closer attention to mortgage interest forms to help it catch scofflaws.

Private tax collectors are back

Article: This time it's local governments that are selling delinquent property tax accounts to private firms.

IRS targets housing credit tax cheats

Article: The first-time homebuyer credit may be a way for some to save, but is also a way for others to steal.

Health care reform and your taxes

Article: Congress seems to have settled on taxing the rich to pay for health care reform. But will it harm others?

Get IRS help in disastrous times

Article: Disasters have been minimal this year, but you should still be prepared. In the event you aren't ready for a disaster, the IRS can help.

Some forgiven debt remains taxable

Article: Credit card companies are writing off some debt. The IRS, however, still wants its cut.

IRS considering tax pro standards

Article: If you take money to fill out tax returns, be prepared. The IRS wants to keep a closer eye on you.

Potential medical taxes

Article: As the health care reform debate heats back up, paying new or higher taxes seems likely.

Hurricane tax holidays, tax help

Article: As hurricane season nears, Virginia and Louisiana close out May with sales tax holidays on storm-related products.

Memorial Day is sales tax break for some

Article: Texans and Virginians can get a sales tax bargain on certain items over the Memorial Day weekend.

Tax, don't limit, Internet gambling

Article: Online gamblers have a friend on Capitol Hill who wants to repeal the law prohibiting Internet betting.

Tax amnesties abound!

Article: Tax amnesty is under way in Los Angeles. Louisiana's House considers statewide amnesty.

Taxpayer online halls of shame

Article: Did you pay your federal taxes April 15? What about your state tax bill?

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