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Singletary: Tax preparers getting some overdue IRS oversight

Most of us don’t do our own tax returns. My husband did ours for years. He finally surrendered, too frustrated with the never-ending task of keeping up with the many changes to the tax code.

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Question: Can anyone tell me about taking tax deductible donations to our pet rescue group without having the 501c3?

We are a small group in Oklahoma with only foster homes, and don’t want to go all the way with the costly 501c3. Someone has mentioned a way to have donations tax deductible without it. We would get some more donations from people if they could have it as a deduction. This person said we would be similar to a 501c3 non profit, but we would not be able to get grants.

Answer: No, 501(c)(3) is the only way for donors to deduct their contributions.

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Sale of cats, dogs banned to curb animal factories

WEST HOLLYWOOD – West Hollywood, a famously quirky city that formally recognises pets as companions and their owners as guardians, has put a leash on dog and cat sales.The West Hollywood City Council voted unanimously to ban stores…

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Question: If health care is so important to the government why aren’t medical expenses a flat out tax deduction?

Also, this entire civilization was created without “health care for everyone.” Most people are not sick. Is the American Medical Association donating money to political campaigns? When my twins got sick I got hit up for 30,000 in medical costs (none of it a tax deduction) then over 30,000 in interest and penalties from the IRS because I paid the hospital to keep the kids alive instead of paying my taxes on time. Health care is so unimportant you can’t deduct it as an expense unless it’s practically your entire income. Yet, without medical care you can’t work to make more income for them to take from you.

Answer: Very good point.If they were added together we would realise how heavily we are robbed ,er ,taxed. We do not receive the benefits we used to either. The NHS is so slow. If you fall and hurt your arm requiring physiotherapy,you would have to wait months for an appointment so they aught to scrap physiotherapy all together.I wonder where all the money actually goes to.

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Tackling taxes

There are people who have filed their income tax returns, already received their refunds and perhaps have spent the money.

Offer in Compromise Effective Tax Administration

Many Americans suffering from tax burdens seek professional help in solving their IRS tax related issues. The companies offering IRS tax debt relief have undergone dramatic growth over the past five years. Lately, many of the tax resolution firms have been “in the news” for misleading the consumers with deceptive advertising and false claims. A few of the firms have been exposed for taking advantage of people seeking tax assistance. Now experts are advising consumers to urge caution while dealing with firms claiming to offer IRS tax debt help. The question is how the tax debtors differentiate between genuine can and fraud companies? Keeping in mind a few of the following points might help you to select the right company to avail your IR tax help.

As a rule, a firm’s track record is the best indicator of how that particular firm will manage your tax related issues. Questions such as what is the firm’s actual tax relief success rate? How many offers in compromise has the firm successfully settled over a period of time? What is the total amount in dollars, which has been negotiated as settlements? How much money has the company saved for the IRS tax debtors? Is the company supplying credentials to the Better Business Bureau? What kind of IRS tax relief can the company avails for you? Also you need to ask if the firm has been designated a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist certificate.

Be aware of financial commitments that the company asks for in advance. Fundamentally, trust is a two-way street. If you trust the company to provide the services as “promised” in their agreement, they expect you to pay their fees. From the debtor’s point of view, it’s very important to research the company’s background offering IRS tax relief benefits before committing to anything or carrying out any financial deals.

If the company “offers” tall claims and dramatic decrease in tax reductions which don’t seem feasible, it’s advisable to avoid that particular company. Companies often tell you what you “want” to hear, and it’s a very different issue whether or not that’s really possible. There are no dramatic ways to reduce your IRS debt liability, and not everyone qualifies for the IRS tax relief advantages. Companies need to obtain your background information and check your documentation to evaluate your situation and determine your options. An honest company will ask lots of questions before accepting your case.

Always inquire about the company’s ownership. Any hesitation or avoidance in answering this direct question related to the “ownership” by the representatives is a confirmed “red flag”, and it’s best to walk out from the company premises. Be very careful to avail tax relief from companies.

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Portsmouth facing a fight for survival as taxman moves in

Portsmouth’s downward spiral into financial meltdown gained momentum yesterday when it emerged that the taxman has served a winding-up petition against the club in the High Court.

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Question: Can someone please explain this better for me?

Maybe I’m just slow, but I’ve read this a few times and it’s just not “clicking.”
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Deduction of state and local sales taxes: The measure allows citizens who do not pay state income taxes to deduct the amount of sales tax they pay over a year from their federal income tax for two additional years. States that benefit include Texas, Nevada, Florida, Washington and Wyoming. The measure would cost taxpayers $3.3 billion.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/02/bailout.pork/

Answer: It means that if you live in one of the few states that do not have a state income tax, then you can deuct what what you pay yearly in state sales taxes from your net income, before figuring your Federal Income tax.
Example: Net Income =$50,000,000.00
State Sales Tax Paid= $500.00

50,000,000.00 – 500.00=49,000,500.00

So you would only have to pay Federal Income Tax on $49.000.500.00.

You’d’ probably save about $45.00.00 in taxes. Whooopie!

It’s one of those deals that sound a whole lot better than they actually are.

Good Luck

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Southwest Florida’s car dealers can celebrate

A year-end sales rush is drawing customers to local new-car dealers in numbers not seen since the cash for clunkers rush.

Hastings Pushes for Rural School Payments/Sales Tax Fairness