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Always “sign” your cover letter

“Always ‘sign’ your cover letter even if you’re sending it via email. Put your signature line in a different font and use bold and italics to visually separate it from the rest of the letter. It adds a personal touch to the letter, and it shows you’re cognizant of general correspondence etiquette.” Kimberly Schneiderman City […]

Rules to Live By

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Ask Taxmama Issue 445 – Stimulus is Here!

Dear Family, What an exciting week. The Senate produced their version of the stimulus package. The House signed off on it. Now, it’s sitting on President Bush’s desk to pass into law. Once that happens, refunds should be heading your way in a couple of months. Perhaps in time for spring! (Or in time to […]

Missing a Form 1099?

Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service TT-2008-25 If you receive certain types of income, you may get a Form 1099 for use with your federal tax return. Form 1099 is an information return provided by the payer of the income. The payer should send or provide your Form 1099-series information returns by January 31, 2007. […]

Missing Your Form W-2?

Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service TT 2008-24 Did you get your W-2? These documents are essential to filling out most individual tax returns. You should receive a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from each of your employers each year. Employers have until January 31, 2008 to provide or send you a 2007 W-2 […]

Changes to Tax Laws in 2007

Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service TT-2008-27 Taxpayers should be aware of important changes to the tax law before they complete their 2007 federal income tax forms. Here are some changes that may affect your return. AMT Exemption Increased for One Year. For tax-year 2007, Congress raised the alternative minimum tax exemption to $66,250 for […]

IRS Offers New Online Help Tools for 2008 Tax Filers

Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service IR-2008-14 Listen In: Audio Interview on New IRS.gov Tools (Mp3 file) WASHINGTON — Things have gotten easier for taxpayers who need help preparing their federal returns this year. The IRS has enhanced both Publication 17 and Where’s My Refund?, two key electronic tools available on this Web site, IRS.gov, […]

MarketWatch’s Tax Resource

We’re about to get that Stimulus package – and Andrea Coombes is right on the ball with an excellent overview of what’s coming your way – and when. Jennifer Openshaw suggest five ways to spend your rebate so you have some permanent benefit from the money. Marshall Loeb reminds us that IRS is holding millions […]

Take Charge of Your Annual Performance Review

“According to a recent survey by Mercer HR consulting, salary increases in 2007/2008 will average 3.5% and will be approximately 5.7% for top performers. One of the best ways to ensure that your performance is rated on the high end of the scale is to take ownership of the performance appraisal process. By documenting your […]

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Ask Taxmama Issue 444 – Seeing Red and Wearing Red

Today is National Wear Red Day. Red is more than just a fashion statement. It’s all about support for women’s heart disease awareness. Most attention is placed on men and their heart problems. Sad to say, women have achieved equality in this regard, too. Yay, we’ve arrived! https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth/events/nwrd.htm This week has been absorbed with getting […]

IRS Partners Host Free Tax Help for Low-Income, Elderly Taxpayers

Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service IR-2008-012 WASHINGTON — Nearly 12,000 free tax preparation sites will be open nationwide this year as the Internal Revenue Service continues to expand its partnerships with nonprofit and community organizations performing vital tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers […]