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Archive for November, 2005

YEAR-END TAX PLANNING TIPS

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

Although it’s too early to know what your taxable income will be in 2005, it’s not too late to plan strategies to lower it by means of legitimate tactics that can impact your total income, the expenses you may deduct against it, or both. You might want to hold down your ...

A PRIMER ON CHARITABLE DONATIONS

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

Americans have long responded generously to people in need. Witness the torrent of checks to the victims of recent hurricanes and earthquakes. But while such acts remind us of the generosity of Americans, they also serve as reminders about the financial side of charity, including: The proliferation of charitable organizations formed ...

RULES FOR HIRING FAMILY MEMBERS

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

Many self-employed people want to hire family members to work for them. But as with many things in life, there’s a right way and a wrong to do this. Doing it right can promote family togetherness. But it can also create tax savings for you. How so? In essence, you are ...