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First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension

A first time home buyer tax credit extension may be in the works. Tax break for U.S. house purchases may not expire November 30, 2009. Heed tax credit rules in Form 5405. more...

$8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers

United States first time home buyers get $8,000 tax credits for qualifying 2009 home purchases. IRS Form 5405 is needed to claim the tax credit; get answers to questions. more...

IRS Tax Form 5405

Get IRS Form 5405, first time home buyer tax credit details. Learn $7,500 vs $8,000 requirements, where to get instructions, filing deadline, mailing address information. more...

Government Car Rebate & $3,500 or $4,500 Voucher

Some people qualify for two new car incentives on 2009 vehicle purchases. Learn facts about U.S. government new car tax rebates and $3,500 & $4,500 credit vouchers. more...

Obama's Car Tax Break- Economic Stimulus Details

Find out where to get new car tax rebate, 2009 automobile purchase info. Buy a vehicle to get U.S. federal government money. Get Obama economic stimulus plan details. more...

2009 Federal Car Tax Rebate- No Sales Tax States

Get a new car tax deduction even in states without sales tax. Take advantage of government stimulus money for 2009 vehicle purchases per Obama economic stimulus plan. more...

New Car Tax Rebate- Obama Economic Stimulus Plan

Get tax deduction for new car purchase per Obama's stimulus plan. Buy a new car, truck, motorcycle, motor home to qualify; claim rebate on 2009 federal income tax return. more...

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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension Until June 2010

By: Aimee Larsen Stoddard

The deadline for the homebuyer tax credit was extended to June 2010 and eligibility requirements for the tax credit have been loosened, expanded to include more buyers. more...

Homebuyer Tax Credit Available

By: Aimee Larsen Stoddard

There's money available for first-time homebuyers or buyers who haven't owned a home for three years. The First-Time Homebuyer Credit offers up to an $8,000 tax credit. more...

Tax Deduction for Pet Care Expenses

By: Joseph Leung

The Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act may give U.S. resident taxpayers up to $3,500 of itemized deductions for qualified pet care expenses. more...

Canada Tax Free Savings Account Saves Tax Money

By: Heather Zorzini

Simple to set up and easy to use, all eligible Canadians should consider making a TFSA part of a smart financial strategy for saving money and paying less income tax. more...

Medical and Dental Out-of- Pocket Expenses

By: Barbara Jezior

Huge unreimbursed medical costs may be deductible on a taxpayer's income tax return and could reduce the tax bill. Here is the way to determine if they are deductible. more...

FAQ on the $8000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

By: Natalia Jones

The first-time home buyer tax credit offer is set to expire at the end of November 2009. Clear up any questions now to claim some free money. more...

Common IRS Tax Problems and How to Solve Them

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Suite101 interviews the founder of B and M Tax Services and learns how to fix the most common problems with the IRS. more...

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