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10 tax law changes for 2011 tax returns

Article: Before filling out your tax return, check out these changes that may affect your IRS bill.

Job hunting could help cut taxes

Article: A lot of Americans are out of work, but a job search might help cut their tax bills.

Don't overlook tax break of mortgage points

Article: When doing your taxes, don't overlook the points you paid to get a lower mortgage rate.

New rules to report capital gains, losses

Article: Heads up -- the IRS will be able to better track gains and losses with the new Form 8949.

Tax breaks for the unemployed

Article: The bad news: Unemployment benefits are taxable. The good news: You may be eligible for other tax breaks.

Tax breaks dead until Congress revives them

Article: More than 77 temporary tax breaks that expired at the end of 2011 will likely be renewed. When?

Let Uncle Sam help pay for your move

Article: Got a job a few hundred miles away? The IRS helps you move, allowing deductions for some expenses.

Good news! Not everything is taxed

Article: The IRS wants a bite of your income, but in some cases your money is taxed only partially.

Reporting interest from foreign accounts

Article: The IRS imposes stiff penalties on individuals who don't report offshore account earnings.

American opportunity tax credit

Article: If you have a child in college, the tax code may help you pay for some of the costs.

The pros and cons of company stock

Article: Company stock is a common workplace perk, but it's not always a good investment.

State taxes: Alabama

Article: Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

Reporting gambling winnings

Article: Did you win big at the races? Uncle Sam wants to know about your good luck.

State taxes: Arizona

Article: Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

State taxes: Arkansas

Article: Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

State taxes: Colorado

Article: Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

State taxes: Connecticut

Article: Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

State taxes: Delaware

Article: Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

State taxes: Georgia

Article: Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

State taxes: Hawaii

Article: Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

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