Tip'd

A community for financial news, ideas, and tips

Search results for taxes

7 Milestone Birthdays That Affect Your Retirement

Being unaware of these milestones will cost you money! read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

What happens if you don't file your tax return

What happens when you fail to file your taxes, includes an explanation of the interest and penalties incurred by either failing to file or failing to[...] read more »
comments 2 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Do I Have to Pay Capital Gains Tax on my House?

When do you have to pay capital gains tax on the sale of your home? Are there exceptions? (Of course!) read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Job Hunting? It May be Tax Deductible!

Your job hunt expenses, from travel to resume help, may be tax deductible. read more »
comments 2 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

» 2009 Sales Tax Holiday Schedule

With the economy in a funk and consumers looking to save as much as they can, one of the best ways to shave several percentage points off your purcha[...] read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

The Tax Return Spectrum

Would you rather owe taxes back or be owed taxes? Let's put everything on a spectrum and see what areas we should aim our tax returns at. read more »
comments 2 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

5 Tips to Prepare for Next Year’s Tax Season

Don't wait til the last minute, use these 5 tips to get ready for your tax season next year. read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

What Kids Want to Know About Money

What's on kids' minds when it comes to money? Allowances, cell phones and lazy siblings who neglect their chores, among other things. read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Challenging Your Property Tax Assessment

Between 2006 and 2008, municipalities saw an increase in property tax revenue, even as the housing market tanked. If you think that your home has bee[...] read more »
comments 4 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Retirement Withdrawal Strategies

A look at how to order distributions from accounts during retirement. (i.e., should you take money out of your Roth first? Your 401k? Your taxable ac[...] read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Tax Deductions For Bloggers & The Self-Employed.

Since a lot of you either run your own business or are bloggers yourselves, I thought posting a list of some of these deductions I take would help yo[...] read more »
comments 7 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit May Be Extended To All Homebuyers And Increased to $15,000

The last few months have seen an increase in home sales to first time homebuyers, as well as a slight improvement in the real estate market as a whol[...] read more »
comments 3 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Would We Be Happier If We Paid More Taxes?

A recent study claims that Nordic countries are happier than we are, even though they pay way more taxes. Would we be happier if the government took [...] read more »
comments 5 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

What Is A Marginal Tax Rate, And How Can You Use It To Save?

One financial term often used, but not always understood, is “Marginal Tax Rate” or Marginal Rate for short. It’s used so often that financial writer[...] read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Suppose that Every Day Ten Men Go Out For A Beer

Suppose that every day ten men go out for a beer and the total bill for all 10 comes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it w[...] read more »
comments 9 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!