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Is Life Insurance Payout Taxable?

I received $6000 in life insurance money when my father passed away. Do I have to claim it on my tax return?

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Finding a Good Accountant

This is a guide to finding a good accountant. Keeping track of your finances and taxes can be real chore, especially if you own a small business. An accountant can save you a lot of money and headaches in the long run.

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Product Review: Turbo Tax - Freedom Edition (Used With Screen Reader)

In my sighted days I regularly filed my taxes myself using the IRS's free e-file program, but hadn't tried it since I became blind. This year I decided to take the chance. Our return isn't that complicated, why shouldn't I do it myself?

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Keeping Track of Receipts for Taxes

I use a monthly calendar to organize my financial life. I don't use a fancy one, just one that I receive as a promotional free item. I staple all check stubs and I write the amount of my receipts on the day that I had the expense.

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What is Taxable and Nontaxable Income?

This may be a dumb question to some, but, on my taxes, do I have to claim any money I received from ThriftyFun.com (TF), such as from TF contests or craft submissions?

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How to Report Rental Income from a Live-in Relative?

We just bought a house and my sister is going to live with us for a time and give us $500 towards expenses each month. Once tax time comes, I am not sure how to claim this money that she gives us. Does anyone else have a similar situation, and how do you work it with taxes?

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Tax Forms No Longer Being Mailed

If you're like me and wait for IRS forms and instructions to arrive via US Postal mail to fill out and send in, here's a heads up! Don't wait and expect them to arrive in your snail mail box from now on, because it's not going to happen.

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Depositing Saved Change Without Paying Income Tax Again

I saved change for years from my paychecks. How can I deposit it with out paying income tax on it again? I already paid tax on it.

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Paying Taxes With Estate Money

If I have power of attorney over my mother's estate and am late paying taxes for a few years, am I responsible for paying penalties and interests from my own pocket or can I pay out of her estate?

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Deducting Rent Payments on Taxes

Can you deduct your rent payment on your taxes? I have been told two different things. So if there are people that are familiar with this please inform us asap. Thank you for your support.

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