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Doing your taxes can be less frustrating, less time consuming and less costly if you're prepared. Read on

Road to retirement

Whether you're on the entry ramp or the leisure exit, these tips can ease your retirement journey. Read on

Taxing those gains

You're a smart investor. Now be a smart taxpayer and know the rules on paying for your gains. Read on

Tax news you can use

Tax laws keep changing, but don't be the last to learn about them. Here's the latest filing scoop. Read on

Handy tax forms and charts

Taxes are all about numbers. These tables provide basic information to help you file your return. Read on

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting organized

	•	10 must-know tax terms
	•	Organization's the first step
	•	Picking a tax preparer
	•	Choosing the best tax software
	•	Check out your tax preparer

Road to retirement

	•	10 must-know IRA terms
	•	Retire early without penalty
	•	Getting top gains from IRA
	•	Minimum distribution rules
	•	Time for a Roth conversion?
	•	Find the perfect tax haven
	•	State retirement tax breaks
	•	Retirement account options
	•	Quick look at retirement savings
	•	Is a Roth IRA right for you?
	•	Start your kids on the Roth road
	•	Tapping your IRA

Taxing those gains

	•	Capital gains tax rates
	•	Computing gains on home sale
	•	Big bite on home flipping

Tax news you can use

	•	Daily tax tips
	•	Your taxes A to Z
	•	Home sweet home tax breaks
	•	Tax joys of parenthood
	•	10 new tax laws to know
	•	Old tax laws, new amounts
	•	Gambling wins are taxable
	•	13 basic tax lessons
	•	Procrastination: The national tax pastime
	•	Procrastinators, the IRS has just the form for you
	•	Bankrate's 7-day tax filing plan
	•	Many happy, but last-minute, returns
	•	Records the IRS says to keep

Handy tax forms and charts

	•	Tax forms 2005
	•	Tax rates 2005
	•	Handy tax facts

Tax toolbox

Laws to learn

	•	Tax help after a layoff
	•	5 terrible tax surprises
	•	10 new tax laws

Hanging on to your cash

	•	Refund-anticipation loans
	•	Cheaper options to refund loans

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Filing your state returns

	•	State tax roundup
	•	Give to charity
	•	E-file state return

Tax mistakes

	•	16 common tax-filing
	•	Five stupid tax mistakes

Deductions and credits

	•	Tax credits
	•	Itemized deductions

Getting help with your taxes

	•	Tax problems? Check out your rights with one click
	•	Finding free tax help
	•	Helping hands available for low-income taxpayers
	•	Filing assistance for taxpayers with special needs

Are you audit bait?

	•	Tempting the tax auditor
	•	9 weird tax write-offs
	•	Preparing for a tax audit

2007 Tax Guide

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