The Role Of A Tax Collector

By Michael Sneed

The County Tax Collector is as independent government agency and is elected for a four-year term in the Presidential election year. It is essential that a County Tax Collector is independent to ensure that it can serve the taxpayers, local businesses and local and state agencies correctly.

Hurricane Katrina - Dyed Diesel Fuel Tax Penalty Relief Extend

By Richard Chapo

The IRS and Treasure Department have jointly announced an extension of relief for the dyed diesel fuel tax penalty in light of Hurricane Katrina.

Top 7 Small Business Tax Tips

By Stephen Pope

Here are seven ways for owners of small businesses to save money on their taxes.

1. Incorporate Yourself: If you`re still a proprietor or partner of a business, it`s time to incorporate yourself. Not only will you limit your liability, but you may enjoy lower tax rates on small business income and other tax advantages as well.

Get Uncle Sam To Pay $36,000 For Your Child's Education!
By Brian Gray

Let’s assume that you would like to begin saving for your children’s education fund. At the end of each year, for the next 8 years, you will contribute $2,000 into a Coverdell Education Savings Account (Education IRA), using your after-tax dollars. The money grows tax-free, and neither the contribution nor the interest is taxed when you make a withdrawal, as long as you use it for education purposes.

Six Urban Myths About Taxation
By Marc Holterman

Six Urban Myths – Taxation

“I am proud to be paying taxes… I could be just as proud for half the money.” – Arthur Godfrey

Where to Find Tax Breaks for Your Home Based Business
By Charles Fuchs

April 15th looms in front of most people every year like a big, full moon full influencing a tax based frenzy, but knowing where to find tax breaks for your home based business can make that frenzy a little less frantic and more beneficial to you and your home based business. Finding tax breaks for your home based business is not overly difficult, but make sure you discuss tax breaks for your home based business with the person doing your taxes.

The Annual Gift Tax Exclusion: Getting The Edge
By Glenn Dahlke

Whether helping the kids with a down payment on their first home, paying the premiums on a life insurance policy in an irrevocable trust, or moving appreciated assets to a younger generation, annual gifting will touch the lives of millions of Americans. But before the transfer is made, an investor should spend some time looking at the investment and the tax ramifications of the property to be passed.