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The Tax Refusal - Waking to "Tipping Points"

I am currently reading ?The World Without Us? by Alan Weisman. It details what civilization has already done to its life support system and what is likely after human civilization has disappeared. It provides appreciable detail on what has already happened to many species as the result of human capabilities to manipulate our environment.
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Sworn Testimony on 1040 Form

Sworn Testimony on 1040 Form The clause above the signature line beginning with "Under the penalties of perjury" is part of the statutory law found at 26USC 6065 Entitled : Verification of Returns See Cornell: [link]
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short-term gain 2007, short-term loss 2008

On last year's (2007) taxes, I paid a good chunk of tax on the short- term gains of a stock. In 2008, there was a short-term loss equaling 2007's gain. I'd love to somehow get back some of those previous taxes. Is there a way, or am I out of luck?
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another IRA query

I understand that you never have to take $$$ out of a ROTH IRA (ie: minimum distribution). So, if I move $$$ from an IRA to a Roth IRA (and pay the taxes of course) does this also reduce the minimum distribution required at age 70 1/2? If so, then if all your IRA $$$ was in Roth IRAs when you are 70 1/2 there
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Basic IRA query

I am confused about this item: Suppose I turned 70 1/2 in December of 2008. I have IRAs. So I have to take mandatory withdrawals. I understand I would have until April 2009 to take the money. Do I still declare the income in 2008? If I can declare it in 2009, then does that mean I would declare my 2008 and
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Home Office Deduction Many people whose small businesses qualify them for a home office deduction are afraid to take it because they've heard it will trigger an audit. But this deduction is no longer a red flag for an IRS audit. These tips can help you determine if you qualify to take the deduction--and rest easy when...

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How To

Take Advantage of 0% Cap Gains Before It's Too Late Take advantage of the 0% tax rate on long-term capital gains before it's too late.

General

Philly trying to preserve jobs while making cuts (AP) AP - Nearly a year ago, Mayor Michael Nutter took office amid glowing optimism: With the slogan "A New Day, A New Way," he promised to add hundreds of police officers, scale back taxes and help more Philadelphians get college degrees.

Filing Taxes

5 Smart Ways to Use That Refund Sample Image

While nobody likes filing tax returns, most people are rewarded handsomely for their efforts: About 75% of taxpayers get a refund, according to the Internal Revenue Service. In 2005, the average refund rang in at more than $2,000, a nice chunk of change.

Investment Taxes

OMB Control Numbers The Disclosure, Privacy Act, and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice for the
IRS Form 1040 states in part:
You are not required to provide the information
requested on a form that is subject to the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB
control number.
The fact that such a warning is printed on the IRS Form 1040

Work and Business Taxes

Tax Tips for Married Business Owners When married couples run unincorporated small businesses, they can really get nailed by the federal self-employment tax (SE tax). In fact, these small-business owners often face SE tax bills that exceed their federal income tax bills.

Home and Family Taxes

Broke states offering amnesty for tax cheats Desperate to bring in revenue in the middle of a recession, states across the country are adopting tax amnesty programs, offering to let people pay their past-due bills.

Newsflash

AP - More than 3 million people will have to wait until February to get their tax refunds because of Congress' late fix to the alternative minimum tax, the IRS said Thursday.
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