Taxes

TAX BREAKS

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Tax Holiday Ends

How much would gridlock cost you every payday if Congress doesn't extend the tax holiday?

TAX BREAKS

9 Popular Tax Breaks in Limbo

Congress let a number of provisions that might be dear to you expire at the end of 2011.

Tax Breaks for the Rest of Us

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"You say "Many states that have an income tax exempt certain types of income—such as government and military pensions, Social Security benefits or even distributions from private pensions or retirement savings up to a certain amount each year" as though that's a good thing. In fact, it's a very bad thing." – Jsmith

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Tax Planning Is for Everyone

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Weather Damage? You Might Qualify for Tax Breaks

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2011 was a wild year for storms. When insurance is tapped out -- or not there -- Uncle Sam offers help.

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Be Ready for Life's Major Events

As your life changes, so does the set of tax rules that affect you. Here are the breaks you're entitled to when you marry, have a child, retire and more.