http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx?pid=Rss_trk en-us Copyright 2009, Bankrate Inc. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:18:59 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx?pid=Rss_trk 118 22 60 Shoppers in two states will get some tax savings along with their early holiday shopping bargains. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/eye-on-the-irs.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/eye-on-the-irs.aspx?pid=Rss_trk One of today's most popular tax breaks wasn't explicitly in the 1913 tax code. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/accidental-mortgage-interest-deduction.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/accidental-mortgage-interest-deduction.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Who can oppose patriotically named legislation? That's one way to get bad tax policy some attention. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/wanted-truth-in-legislation-names.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/wanted-truth-in-legislation-names.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Poor California workers. Their cash-strapped state is now taking 10 percent more from their paychecks. But it's not a tax increase. Really! Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/california-hikes-withholding-rates.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/california-hikes-withholding-rates.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Now folks with $1.1 million mortgages can write off the extra $100,000. Some folks get all the breaks. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/jumbo-mortgage-tax-break.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/jumbo-mortgage-tax-break.aspx?pid=Rss_trk 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. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/estate-tax-simplification-dream-on.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/estate-tax-simplification-dream-on.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Get a credit for buying your home? Remember that you're going to face taxes on it for as long as you live there. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/first-homes-continuing-taxes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/first-homes-continuing-taxes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Is your workplace health care policy an expensive one? Then it could face a tax under reform proposals. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/cadillac-vs-chevy-health-plans.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/cadillac-vs-chevy-health-plans.aspx?pid=Rss_trk The IRS is going to pay closer attention to mortgage interest forms to help it catch scofflaws. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/interest-info-could-catch-tax-cheats.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/interest-info-could-catch-tax-cheats.aspx?pid=Rss_trk This time it's local governments that are selling delinquent property tax accounts to private firms. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/private-tax-collectors-are-back.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/private-tax-collectors-are-back.aspx?pid=Rss_trk The first-time homebuyer credit may be a way for some to save, but is also a way for others to steal. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/irs-targets-housing-credit-tax-cheats.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/irs-targets-housing-credit-tax-cheats.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Congress seems to have settled on taxing the rich to pay for health care reform. But will it harm others? Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/health-care-reform-and-your-taxes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/health-care-reform-and-your-taxes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/get-irs-help-in-disastrous-times.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/get-irs-help-in-disastrous-times.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Credit card companies are writing off some debt. The IRS, however, still wants its cut. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/some-forgiven-debt-remains-taxable.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/some-forgiven-debt-remains-taxable.aspx?pid=Rss_trk If you take money to fill out tax returns, be prepared. The IRS wants to keep a closer eye on you. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/irs-considering-tax-pro-standards.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/irs-considering-tax-pro-standards.aspx?pid=Rss_trk As the health care reform debate heats back up, paying new or higher taxes seems likely. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/potential-medical-taxes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/potential-medical-taxes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk As hurricane season nears, Virginia and Louisiana close out May with sales tax holidays on storm-related products. Thu, 28 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/hurricane-tax-holidays-tax-help.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/hurricane-tax-holidays-tax-help.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Texans and Virginians can get a sales tax bargain on certain items over the Memorial Day weekend. Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/memorial-day-is-sales-tax-break-for-some.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/memorial-day-is-sales-tax-break-for-some.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Online gamblers have a friend on Capitol Hill who wants to repeal the law prohibiting Internet betting. Tue, 19 May 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tax-don-t-limit-internet-gambling.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tax-don-t-limit-internet-gambling.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Tax amnesty is under way in Los Angeles. Louisiana's House considers statewide amnesty. Wed, 06 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tax-amnesties-abound.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tax-amnesties-abound.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Did you pay your federal taxes April 15? What about your state tax bill? Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/taxpayer-online-halls-of-shame.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/taxpayer-online-halls-of-shame.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Missouri kicks off the sales tax holiday season with a week of energy-efficient appliance tax breaks. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/green-means-more-in-missouri-this-year.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/green-means-more-in-missouri-this-year.aspx?pid=Rss_trk If you pay your taxes with a credit card, you might also have a new deduction next filing season. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/credit-card-filing-fees-now-deductible.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/credit-card-filing-fees-now-deductible.aspx?pid=Rss_trk The filing deadline is bearing down and millions of us, yours truly included, have yet to finish our 2008 tax returns. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tax-deadlines-expiring-expanding.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tax-deadlines-expiring-expanding.aspx?pid=Rss_trk The joke's on you if you didn't take a required distribution from your IRA in 2008. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/april-1-no-joke-for-some.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/april-1-no-joke-for-some.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Considering a Ford hybrid? You'd better act fast or you'll miss out on the maximum tax break. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/ford-hybrid-car-credit-reduction.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/ford-hybrid-car-credit-reduction.aspx?pid=Rss_trk The IRS says it will accept electronic versions of Form 5405 beginning Monday, March 30. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/first-home-e-file-form-debuts.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/first-home-e-file-form-debuts.aspx?pid=Rss_trk The controversial outsourcing of tax debt collection to private collection agencies has come to an end. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tax-debt-collectors-axed.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tax-debt-collectors-axed.aspx?pid=Rss_trk California has its own homebuyer tax credit of either 5 percent of the purchase price or $10,000. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/california-s-homebuyer-credit.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/california-s-homebuyer-credit.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Some first-time homebuyers will be able to get an $8,000 tax credit earlier than expected. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/filing-options-for-homebuyers.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/filing-options-for-homebuyers.aspx?pid=Rss_trk You should be seeing benefits of the Making Work Pay credit in your paychecks in April instead of June. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/making-work-pay-in-april.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/making-work-pay-in-april.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Honest Abe Lincoln was true to his nickname when it came to paying his income taxes. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/income-tax-birthday-wishes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/income-tax-birthday-wishes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Problems are cropping up this filing season as taxpayers deal with the Recovery Rebate Credit. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/fixing-early-filing-season-mistakes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/fixing-early-filing-season-mistakes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk We can all learn some important lessons from Geithner: Check and double check! Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tim-geithner-s-tax-lessons.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tim-geithner-s-tax-lessons.aspx?pid=Rss_trk The 2009 electronic filing system begins Friday, Jan. 16, and this year the IRS has added a new wrinkle. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/new-free-filing-options-in-2009.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/new-free-filing-options-in-2009.aspx?pid=Rss_trk The IRS has taken steps of late to help out taxpayers hit hard by the crashing economy. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/taxpayer-advocate-calls-for-help.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/taxpayer-advocate-calls-for-help.aspx?pid=Rss_trk The tough economy has forced everyone to make changes, including the tax collector. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/recession-changes-irs-tactics.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/recession-changes-irs-tactics.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Tax payers still have a few hours left in 2008 to deal with some end of year tax moves. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/happy-end-of-tax-year.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/happy-end-of-tax-year.aspx?pid=Rss_trk The IRS says is it wants to help homeowners who stand to lose their homes through tax liens. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/irs-tax-liens-on-homes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/irs-tax-liens-on-homes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk New tax rules are a benefit only to a few taxpayers in their golden years. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/rule-change-aids-some-retirees.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/rule-change-aids-some-retirees.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Take note of these dates, they could mean tax savings. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tax-dates-to-note.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tax-dates-to-note.aspx?pid=Rss_trk If you haven't recieved your stimulus check yet, contact the IRS to make sure it has your correct address. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/second-chance-for-tax-stimulus.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/second-chance-for-tax-stimulus.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Obama's campaign promise of tax relief for the middle class is already being presented to Congress. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/obama-s-tax-to-do-list.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/obama-s-tax-to-do-list.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says that another economic stimulus package might be in order. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/more-rebate-money-on-the-way.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/more-rebate-money-on-the-way.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Some bailout goodies for the rest of us "Main Street" types. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/non-wall-street-bailout-goodies.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/non-wall-street-bailout-goodies.aspx?pid=Rss_trk As Congress looks for ways to bail out the financial services sector, there's a tiny bit of good news. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/liberty-and-free-e-filing-for-all.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/liberty-and-free-e-filing-for-all.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Congress is making little progress on some tax measures that affect millions of us. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/still-waiting-for-tax-breaks.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/still-waiting-for-tax-breaks.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Good news for taxpayers who missed out on a rebate check: you have another chance to get a rebate next year. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/second-chance-for-stimulus-money.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/second-chance-for-stimulus-money.aspx?pid=Rss_trk If you own mulitiple homes like John McCain, you can deduct the property taxes on all of them. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/politics-and-property-taxes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/politics-and-property-taxes.aspx?pid=Rss_trk Voters in quite a few states are going to find initiatives on their ballots when they go to the polls on Nov. 4. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tax-initiatives-on-state-ballots.aspx?pid=Rss_trk http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/tax-initiatives-on-state-ballots.aspx?pid=Rss_trk