Managing Income from Mortgage Debt Forgiveness
Mar 08, 2011
Ten Facts for Mortgage Debt Forgiveness If your mortgage debt is partly or entirely forgiven during tax years 2007 through 2012, you may be able to claim special tax relief and exclude the debt forgive...
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Early Distributions from Retirement Plans
Mar 01, 2011
Did you Take an Early Distribution from Your
Retirement Plan?
Some
taxpayers may have needed to take an early distribution from their retirement
plan last year. The IRS wants individuals who took a...
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Military Personnel and Their Families Get Free Tax Help
Feb 25, 2011
Military Personnel and their Families Get
Free Tax Help
Military
members and their spouses may be eligible to receive free tax return
preparation assistance. The IRS and U.S. Armed Forces participa...
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Checking the Status of Your IRS Refund
Feb 24, 2011
Checking the Status of Your Refund
If you
already filed your federal tax return and are due a refund, here are eight things the IRS wants you to
know about checking the status of your refund:
1. Online...
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Eight Essential Facts about Claiming the First-time Homebuyer Credit
Feb 23, 2011
Eight Essential Facts about Claiming the First-Time Homebuyer Credit
If you purchased a home in 2010, you may be eligible to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Credit, whether you are a first-time homebuy...
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What to Do If You Have Not Received Your W-2 for 2010
Feb 23, 2011
Here is What to do If You Are Missing a W-2
Before you
file your 2010 tax return, you should make sure you have all the needed
documents including all your Forms W-2. You should receive a Form W-2, Wag...
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How to Create & Use a Small Estate Affidavit
May 19, 2010
Write the affidavit, sign it and have signature notarized The affidavit must be written including the 18 things required by the statute. See the Legal Guide "Save Time & Money with Small Estate Affi...
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Save Time & Money with Small Estate Affidavit in Oregon
May 19, 2010
What is a small estate affidavit? A small estate affidavit is a written statement approximately five pages long prepared usually by a surviving family member and signed in front of a notary. It is n...
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