http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx Advice to keep you on track for the big day in April -- and throughout the year en-us Copyright 2010, Bankrate Inc. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:33:23 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx 118 22 60 No joke. The IRS says some older taxpayers must withdraw a bit of their IRA money by April 1. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/mandatory-ira-withdrawals-waived-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/mandatory-ira-withdrawals-waived-1.aspx Did one of your investments totally tank? It may become valuable as a tax break. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:05:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/writing-off-a-worthless-stock.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/writing-off-a-worthless-stock.aspx Sole proprietors have tax form options when it comes to reporting business income. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/schedule-c-vs-c-ez.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/schedule-c-vs-c-ez.aspx Time's running out to cut your self-employment tax bill. These often-overlooked tax breaks should help. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/12-small-biz-deductions-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/12-small-biz-deductions-1.aspx If you work from home, as your own boss or as an employee, your office space could cut your taxes. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/deducting-your-home-office-costs.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/deducting-your-home-office-costs.aspx Tax law is complex even for the experts. Find out how to avoid these typical tax traps. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/beware-these-5-terrible-tax-surprises-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/beware-these-5-terrible-tax-surprises-1.aspx Don't pay the same tax twice. Here's how to figure the correct cost basis of investments you sold. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/figuring-investment-cost-basis.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/figuring-investment-cost-basis.aspx Nonmatching name and Social Security number on a tax return could mean costly problems. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/matching-name-and-social-security-number.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/matching-name-and-social-security-number.aspx Admit it: You're afraid of the 1040 tax form. Relax, we have the remedies to combat your fears. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/6-tax-terrors-and-how-to-overcome-them-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/6-tax-terrors-and-how-to-overcome-them-1.aspx The cost of getting that degree goes up every year, but there are some tax-favored ways to save for college. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/let-uncle-sam-help-pay-for-college-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/let-uncle-sam-help-pay-for-college-1.aspx These home-related costs get special treatment at tax time, thanks to modifications in the law. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/two-big-homeownership-expenses-to-deduct-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/two-big-homeownership-expenses-to-deduct-1.aspx Even when mutual funds have dropped in value, shareholders could pay capital gains taxes. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/down-market-could-produce-tax-surprises-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/down-market-could-produce-tax-surprises-1.aspx Shorten Uncle Sam's global tax reach by claiming the foreign income exclusion. Here are some rules. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/taxpayers-abroad-can-limit-u-s-taxes-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/taxpayers-abroad-can-limit-u-s-taxes-1.aspx Uncle Sam gives you a tax break to help defray some of the costs of your new family member. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/irs-help-with-adoptions-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/irs-help-with-adoptions-1.aspx The IRS wants to hand out $1.3 billion in refunds that were never claimed. Is any of it yours? Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/irs-holds-1-3-billion-in-unclaimed-refunds.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/irs-holds-1-3-billion-in-unclaimed-refunds.aspx