Archive for the ‘Taxes’ Category

by roni deutch

Similarly to the House’s bill the Senate’s act seeks to increase taxes to provide coverage to millions of Americans that are currently without health insurance.

The Basics of the Bill

Author: Rocco Beatrice

by Roni Deutch

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed HR3962: the Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009. The legislation is thousands of pages long, making it difficult for regular taxpayers to understand how the bill will affect them.Tax Penalties

Fast Food and Health Care Taxes Considered

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

By Lance Winslow

Did you know that 30% of all franchised outlets in 1977 were food franchises? That’s interesting that one-third of all franchises in the United States are food related, and a good many of them are fast food. Why fast food you ask? It’s simple, we live in a fast paced society with cars and roads, and people get hungry along the way and want to stop and get something to eat really quick, and then move on.

Inheritance Tax, A Concise Guide

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Inheritance tax, a concise guide by Benedict Rohan

With ever-increasing property prices, more and more people’s assets are now worth more than the inheritance tax threshold of £285,000, which has never been increased in proportion to the recent property boom. With a rate of 40% inheritance tax on any assets above the £285,000 threshold in the estate, this can really put a dent in what your heirs receive from your estate.

Taxes – Are You Paying Too Much?

Monday, December 31st, 2007

by Steven Ross

Taxes are something you just can’t get around. Or maybe you can? With just a bit of financial know-how and education, there are lots of things you can do to reduce the amount of taxes you pay, so you get more money to spend. Of course, these are all things that you can legally do, and not have to worry about facing an audit from the IRS in the process!

Bankruptcy Taxes Relief Sometimes Allowable

Monday, December 31st, 2007

by MIKE SELVON

The majority of tax professionals in the United States, as well as most US taxpayers, would say that Federal income taxes are not allowed to be discharged through filing for brokeness. However, this is an incorrect belief and should be placed in the category of myth. The fact of the matter is, there are certain conditions that do allow people to receive bankruptcy taxes relief at the time that they file bankrupt.

The Best Guide To Deciphering Estate Taxes

Friday, December 28th, 2007

by Craig Chambers

For a lot individuals, the thought of paying estate taxes is not what they assumed it was. While the common idea is that an estate tax is a tax only the very rich or wealthy will have to be concerned with, it’s actually a tax that’s more concerned with what takes place after someone passes away.

by Rebecca Spitzer

If you own your own business or have not been deducting enough from your paychecks each week, you will probably owe some income taxes when tax time rolls around. This is never fun, and if you do not have the money in your checking account right now, you might be tempted to pay the taxes with your credit card. A word of advice: don’t.