Taxes

Taxation (Business Tax Measures) Act

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The Taxation (Business Tax Measures) Act is legislation passed by the New Zealand government in 2009. The purpose of the act is to make consolidated amendments to a number of earlier acts concerned with taxation. These previous acts include the Income Tax Act of 2007, the Tax Administration Act of 1

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How to Calculate the Tax Equivalent of Bonds

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Income-focused investors can choose from corporate bonds, government bonds or municipal bonds. The interest earned from corporate and government bonds is taxable. Municipal bonds pay tax-free interest. Calculating the tax equivalent yield determines whether taxable or tax-free bonds are the best cho

Tax Rules & Benefits for the Self-Employed

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Who hasn't dreamed of quitting their day job, starting their own company, and living happily ever after? Abrasive bosses and questionable decisions can make a normal nine to five job grow stale pretty fast. Today, more people than ever are enjoying the freedom that comes with starting a small b

How to File Taxes as an Independent Contrator

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Filing your federal taxes as an independent contractor can be confusing. Extra forms are required to report self-employed income. You can use a tax preparation service, software or website--but if this is impractical, all the forms and the instructions you will need are available on the Internal Rev

How Much Does a Fireman Get Paid?

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Many workers desire jobs that allow them to perform tasks that are vital to society. Firemen form the first line of defense against fires, explosions and other emergencies and often do not need any special education beyond high school. Yet pay for firefighters can be as high as many jobs that requir

Tax deduction – Tax Relief Categories Explained

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Real estate should not be cause for concern so much about taxes today, when there may be several forms of tax relief to property that offers comfort in times of low income. The different types of terr

Can I Claim My Parent on My Taxes?

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The Internal Revenue Service recognizes that many taxpayers provide support for a parent and extends the availability of a dependency exemption to them. However, merely assisting a parent with daily activities, or providing periodic financial support, may be insufficient to qualify you to take a dep

What Can Operating Income Be Calculated By?

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Operating income is a measure of a company's earnings power derived from normal business activities. It excludes unusual items such as gains and losses from selling subsidiary business and interest and tax expenses. Operating income is also called earnings before interest and taxes and operating pro

Grants for LPN Program in Illinois

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An increased demand for licensed practical nurses in Illinois will create more than 5,000 new jobs in the state for LPNs from 2008 through 2018, predicts the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Licensing as a practical nurse in Illinois requires the completion of an LPN training program. To

How to Cash a Jury-Duty Check

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All Americans have a right to a trial by a jury of their peers. This means that at some point in your life, you could serve on a jury. Jurors are selected from a pool of registered voters and licensed drivers. If you are called for jury duty, you are legally obligated to comply with the request, unl

Do You Know What To Do If You Can't Pay Your Property Taxes?

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For property owners, property taxes are probably the biggest tax bills we pay in a year. The property taxes that our local municipalities receive provide the financing necessary for many local town or city programs such as fire departments, schools,and health services and for services like maintaini

Is a State Transfer Tax an Itemized Deduction?

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A state transfer tax is a combined state and local tax that is assessed on real estate property when ownership transfers from one individual to another. The tax covers the administrative fee for recording the property title at the state land records office. The transfer tax is calculated on the sell

Purpose of IRS Form 56

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A fiduciary files Form 56 to notify the IRS about any changes in a fiduciary relationship. A fiduciary manages assets that belong to another person or organization. Form 56 is filed at both the start and the end of the relationship. This form changes the estate's notification address to the fiduciar

Home Business Taxes

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Not sure how to prepare your home business taxes? Are you wondering what kind of deductions you qualify for? Do you have a home based business and not sure how to handle your taxes?

How to Root an Epic 4G

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Rooting a phone may sound like a mixture of potting plants and working with technology, but in actuality the name comes from the Linux and Unix operating system terminology. To have access to the root directory in Unix or Linux is to have administrator privileges. Since the Epic 4G is running Google

Do I Have to Charge a Washington State Sales Tax?

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Washington is one of the few states that does not impose an individual income tax. Its sales and use tax must generate a substantial portion of state tax revenues. According to the Washington Department of Revenue, the seller is liable to the department for sales tax, whether collected or not, while

What is Federal Tax Liability?

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Federal tax liability is the amount of money that is owed to the federal government on the income generated by individuals and companies. The Internal Revenue Service oversees the enforcement of tax laws and the collection of those taxes.

What Is the Credit for Child & Dependent Care Expenses?

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The credit for child and dependent care expenses helps reduce the tax payments of people who pay for child care. This credit can make a significant difference in a tax bill, reducing owed tax by as much as $2,100 as of the 2010 tax year depending on income and number of children. Along with exemptio