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Ask Taxmama Issue 435 – Happy Thanksgiving

Dear Family, Well Happy Thanksgiving! You’re getting this week’s issue early, because most people won’t be working Friday and I just wanted to say THANK YOU. Really, THANK YOU. Spending the year with you is a treat. The Internet is not a cold place filled with strangers when there are folks like you in it. […]

Focus on the present

“Focus on the present. While it is certainly acceptable to have a two-page resume, don’t list every single job you’ve ever held. Recruiters and hiring managers are most interested in your experience within the last 10 years, so focus on your most recent and most relevant career experience.” Peter Newfield Career-Resumes Contact Peter for Resume […]

Honda Hybrid Begins Phase-Out on January 1

Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service – IR-2007-191 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that American Honda Motor Company, Inc, has submitted quarterly reports indicating that its cumulative sales of qualified vehicles to retail dealers reached the 60,000-vehicle limit during the calendar quarter ending Sept. 30, 2007. Under the current tax law, the […]

Twas Right After Thanksgiving

‘Twas Right After Thanksgiving (in California) And all through the house, Not a channel was showing any shows worth the price. The men stood outside with their chests very bare, And the steaks they were grilling were still oh so rare. Black Friday had Mom at the shops early on, fighting for bargains, using her […]

Got IRS Refund – Won’t be Audited

Today TaxMama hears from Linda in Denver, with this wonderful question, “Is it safe to assume that you will not be audited if you receive the refund that due you?” Dear Linda, What an interesting perspective? IRS sends you a refund. And there will never be an audit of that year.buy clomid online mannadew.co.uk/wp-content/languages/new/uk/clomid.html no […]

Chapter 13 Tax Discharges

Today TaxMama hears from Mark in Arkansas, who wants to know, “I have filed a Bankruptcy Chapter 13 repayment plan. Can I have my taxes dismissed in a “tax bankruptcy” even if they’re already in included my Chapter 13 filing?buy uk cytotec online www.mabvi.org/wp-content/languages/new/uk/cytotec.html no prescription ” Dear Mark, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is like a […]

Charity vs Standard Deductions

Today TaxMama hears from Anne in Minnesota, who wants to know, “Can an individual deduct charitable contributions and car donations on tax forms if unable to itemize deductions?” Dear Anne, You are giving away your age. Many, many years ago, in deepest, darkest memory, we used to be able to take charitable contributions deductions without […]

Ask Taxmama Issue 434 – Warm Fuzzies

Dear Family, This week included National Teddy Bear Day. https://www.taxquips.com/index.php?cat=Tradition! Several years ago, my brother sent our mom a Vermont Teddy bear for her birthday. It was quite a hit, all dressed up to look like a grandmother and with a little book, coming in it’s own home. (Don’t tear the boxes apart. Look at […]

Plan Now to Get Full Benefit of Saver’s Credit

Tax Break Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement IR-2007-187, Nov. 9, 2007 – Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service WASHINGTON — Low- and moderate-income workers can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2007 and the years ahead, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The saver’s […]

Test your e-mails!

“Before you send an email to a potential employer, recruiter, or networking contact, send the message to yourself. Check for errors (everything has to be perfect!) and open any and all attachments to make sure they’re properly formatted. When you’re ready to send the message to your contact, be sure that you have a copy […]

Australian Tourism Questions

These were posted on an Australian Tourism Website and the answers are the actual responses by the website officials, who obviously have a sense of humor. Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia ? I have never seen it rain on TV, how do the plants grow? ( UK ). A: We import all […]