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$6,500 Tax Credit for Home Buyers
The $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit has a new deadline. $6,500 federal tax credit also available for existing homeowners. Learn $6,500 tax credit rules. more...
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...
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...
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More Taxpayers Choose to File Taxes Online
By: Cheryl Probst
More taxpayers are filing their U.S. tax returns electronically, with the number of e-filers increasing substantially each year, the Internal Revenue Service says. more...
Free Money For College From the Hope Credit
By: John Wu
Many more students qualify for the American Opportunity Tax Credit than the old education tax credits, which include the Hope Tax Credit and Lifelong Learning Credit. more...
By: Lauren Massie
Learn about the new time extension and other important changes made to the first-time homebuyer credit program sponsored by the U.S. government. more...
Protect a Tax Refund During Bankruptcy
All individuals can take steps to protect a tax refund from being seized by the bankruptcy court after filing taxes. Eligibility is dependent on current filing status. more...
Understanding Insolvency and Student Loan Debt
By: Jeannine Silkey
Unpaid student loan debt is neither dischargeable in bankruptcy nor a claim against a decedent's estate. It can be an asset in managing other debt settlements. more...
By: Selena Robinson
For income tax purposes, there are substantial benefits of claiming a dependent. Using a dependent exemption reduces tax liability and can potentially increase a refund. more...
Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension Until June 2010
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...
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