Tag Archives: Taxes

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4 Tax Breaks for College Students

How to be smart and save with a tax break on your tuition

A college education is probably the most expensive purchase you’ll make besides a home. Who…

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The Truth About Bankruptcy: Why All Your Debts WON’T Go Away

What you need to know before you file

While it’s true that Chapter 7 bankruptcy can wipe out many consumer debts, such as…

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

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Green Tax Credit Extension

If you missed the deadline for making energy-efficient home improvements in time for the 2010…

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How to Prepare For an Audit

Here's what to do when the tax man pays a visit

Here’s how to handle this unpleasant surprise—along with pointers on avoiding an audit in the…

By Leslie E. Royal

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3 Things to Do if You Can’t Pay a Large Tax Bill

Ignoring you tax bill won't help. Fortunately, you have options!

Ignoring you tax bill won’t help. Fortunately, you have options!

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MC Hammer Talks Social Media Interests, Getting through Bankruptcy and Web Influence

Digital enthusiast uses social media to diversify and connect with new audiences

Digital enthusiast uses social media to diversify and connect with new audiences

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Find Out if You Even Have to File 	Ever wonder if you actually need to file a federal income tax return? Well, you may be onto something. Identifying whether or not you need to file will save both you and the government time and money. People can check the Individuals section of the IRS website or use their Interactive Tax Assistant tool to see if they qualify.

4/11: 11 Last Minute Tax Tips

With only a few days left to file, Black Enterprise gives you the 4-1-1 on filing your taxes

With only a few days left to file, Black Enterprise gives you the 4-1-1 on…

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Caring for An Aging Relative? Don’t Overlook Your Tax Breaks

When writing off your relatives...on your taxes...makes sense

When writing off your relatives…on your taxes…makes sense

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How to Avoid Tax Audit Triggers

Make sure the tax man has no reason to come knocking

Make sure the tax man has no reason to come knocking

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Your Financial Records: What to Save, What to Shred and When

If tax season has you rifling through bank statements and canceled checks, these tips will help you know how and when to purge

If tax time has you rifling through old bank statements, credit card bills, canceled checks,…

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