Auto dealers across the nation have been benefiting from the “Cash for Clunkers” stimulus program–selling more fuel efficiency cars in exchange for fuel-guzzling “clunkers.”
Not only are average consumers loving the $4,500 non-taxable cash vouchers from trading in their old cars for new ones, auto dealers can also benefit above and beyond the mere increase in sales. In order to auto dealers to save money and avoid serious
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Glenn E. Lockwood, 61, of Kenai, Alaska, was sentenced to five years in prison for his conviction on four counts of tax evasion. In addition to prison, Lockwood was ordered to pay a $10,000 criminal fine and an additional $42,000 for the costs of prosecution.�
According to court records, Lockwood was a practicing dentist who owned the Kenai Dental Clinic and attempted to evade more than $575,000 in federal income taxes
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The Treasury Department released its “General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2010 Revenue Proposals,” including greater detail on the Obama administration’s proposed tax provisions, plans for tax relief,  and efforts to boost IRS enforcement budgets. The “Green Book” also explains tax rate increases, measures to close loopeholes in the tax code, and broad international tax changes,  that would collectively bring in over $900 billion of tax revenue over
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The Internal Revenue Service announced today that taxpayers who buy a new passenger vehicle this year may be entitled to deduct state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase on their 2009 tax returns next year.
“For those thinking about buying a new car this year, this deduction may give them a little more drive to make their purchase this year,” said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. “This deduction
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I’ve blogged about ways to save on your taxes in 2008.  But is there anything you can do to trim last year’s IRS bill now that 2009 is here?
The following tax saving tips for 2008 include a second go at the economic stimulus rebates, new property tax deductions, and new personal loss casualty write offs.
If you are a new home owner, someone who missed out on the last round of
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Start getting your 2008 taxes ready now with these year-end tax tips! Don’t wait till April to start thinking about your taxes. With the sluggish economy, you have to get started on trimming your taxes now, before the end of the year!
For 2008, savvy income and deduction management can help taxpayers make the most of a bad year. Knowing your rights as a taxpayer and how to avoid filing penalties
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Earlier this month, I discussed financial planning and tax strategies for alleviating potential IRS tax increases on Financial Lifeline Radio with Dave Harbison and John March.
For 2008 tax planning, the most important thing to do is income and deduction management. That is, try and shift as much income as you can into 2009. Now if you’re a wage earner, that is kind of hard.
But if you’re self-employed or an
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