In the adult world, there are few things as confusing and potentially frustrating as income taxes. Impossible to avoid and notoriously dull, tax season strikes fear in the hearts of many. It doesn't need to be that way though. Tax software has made it easier than ever to prepare your own taxes, and you may be entitled to a larger return than you expect. When you file your taxes this year, remember to find out whether you qualify for these five deductions.
How many of us file our taxes only to find out a month later that we missed out on a number of deductions? The fact is that filing your income tax reports is not just a matter of hiring an accountant. It’s just as important to take the time to hone your skills in understanding your entitlements as a hard working citizen.
The surest way to save money at tax time is by being prepared for end of the year taxes. This means taking the time to do several things that will make preparing your taxes easier for yourself or anyone you are planning to pay to do your taxes this year. No matter what your strategy being organized will definitely save you time and money, which is good news to anyone during tax season.
What's the best time to plan and get ahead of your annual taxes? Midyear or during the month of July, you can already project your income for the next six months since you have the idea of your earnings from January to June.
It can be easy to get caught up in the last minute rush to file your taxes by April 15. That deadline creates panic in many households across the nation when it doesn't necessarily have to, though. If you understand the statute of limitations that the IRS works under, you could ease your tax worries without increasing your tax burden. The statute of limitations can work in your favor more often than not.
If you own a small business or are an employee with business mileage, you know that the mileage deduction can save you money on your taxes. The rate is going up in 2011 to 51¢ per mile, making it an even more lucrative deduction. However, keeping track of mileage can be a hassle; forgetting to record trips, having to guess at mileage and keeping up with written logs can be time consuming and stressful. There’s a handy little gadget that can take those problems off your hands; it’s called CarCheckup, and it makes keeping up with mileage virtually painless.
The Obamas recently released their 2010 tax return, revealing an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $1,728,096. While this is a nice haul to most people, it’s a two-thirds pay cut from the $5.5 million they earned in 2009. They paid $453,770 (26%) of their income in federal taxes and $245,075 (14%) of their income to charities. President Obama earned $400,000 as Commander-in-Chief, but the bulk of their earnings came from his book sales. While those numbers are a bit overwhelming to the average taxpayer, there are still lessons that anyone can apply to their own finances.
No one wants to owe taxes to the IRS; however, if you find yourself in that situation, you need to know your options. If at all possible, pay what you owe in full. The IRS accepts checks, money orders, cashier’s checks and major credit cards. You can also pay electronically through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) at no charge.
Tax season is here. Many people dread this time of year but it doesn’t have to be as stressful as you think. There are a lot of ways to save money on your taxes. No, I’m not going to tell you any magical way that you can cheat the government. You will however learn about some deductions that people don’t realize exist. This can really save you a bundle on your taxes.
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