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You
and taxes
By
Bankrate.com
Remember
Uncle Sam
As your salary grows, there will be a larger discrepancy between
your gross income and net income. Here's what it all means.
Links:
W-4
and withholding, The
W-4 and its worksheet -- how to figure them out, Effective
tax rate -- your personal tax bracket, State
income, personal and sales taxes levied, How
to adjust your withholding, Guard
your Social Security number
The tax return
Along with the salary increases and investment
growth, filing a tax return involves more record keeping than
hanging on to a W-2. Plan over the year for the deductions
you can take.
Links:
10
must-know tax terms, Basics
on taxes -- Filing your return, Hassle-free
tax record keeping, Common
filing mistakes to avoid, Don't
overlook deductions and credits, How
to find an accountant, Your
job hunting expenses may be tax deductible, Ins-and-outs
of home office deductions, Advanced
tax planning for a home-based business, Maximize
a new retirement savings tax credit, Your
changing tax life, Haunted
by the marriage penalty, A
lesson in educational savings accounts
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