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Five guys committed a $13 million tax fraud. Here’s how much prison time they’ll do

Miami-Dade residents Jamal Dyer, Jorge Osorio-Rodriguez, Tramaine Sealy, Jonathan Edwards and Daniel Murias each have been sentenced to do federal prison time after pleading guilty to a $13 million tax fraud

Guest post: Vanessa Salvia shares freelance tax tips you can use year-round

Note from Jennifer: When you become a freelance writer, you also have to learn a lot about how to manage your finances, because it’s not the same as being a traditional employee. Understanding the basics of tax requirements and available deductions can help you keep up with your tax payments and even keep more of …

Tax Deductions You Won't Believe

Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.

How to find time to study for the CPA exam

Here are some time management tips from accountants who recently passed the exam.

IRS Tax Tip: Ten Tax Tips For Individuals Selling Their Home

The Internal Revenue Service has some important information for those who have sold or are about to sell their home. If you have a gain from the sale of your main home, you may be able to exclude all or part of that gain from your income.Read more →

5 Tax Tips for Millennials

Winging it on your taxes? You could be missing out on significant savings or worse yet, be endangering your finances and freedom by not knowing the basics.

7 Bookkeeping Habits Every Entrepreneur Should Adopt

Good bookkeeping is a foundational aspect of a healthy business. Keeping careful track of the money within your business is critical to its success.

Which months do you not pay council tax?

What are the IRS's Rules on Lost Tax Records?

Julian Block addresses tax reform, lost records and more.

Thinking of Dumping Old Tax Records?

Tired of having all those old tax records taking up drawer or closet space and collecting dust. Want to dump as much as you can? People often ask how long records must be kept and the amount of time IRS has to audit a return after it is filed.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Tax Season for Seniors

If you're 50 or older, the IRS is prepared to offer you tax benefits.

Should I Use My Estate Tax Exclusion During My Lifetime?

You really do not gain any estate tax efficiency if you decide to use your exclusion to give gifts while you are living.

45L Tax Credit: An Overlooked Energy-Efficient Tax Credit

Make the most of the Section 45L credit program. Learn how the 45L tax credit offers builders and developers the opportunity to maximize tax savings.

Millions of dollars in tax credits may not be paying off for Pennsylvanians

Reviews of tax credits approved by the Pennsylvania legislature found some are never used, lack follow-up, or are vulnerable to scams.

Opinion: Don’t increase the gas tax, replace it

Raising it would be an improvement, but it wouldn’t fix the structural problems with the gas tax.

Put Your Tax Return to Work With Natural Home Improvement Projects

Whether you want to reinvent your backyard or build an entertainment center for the living room, any home improvement project can use a tropical twist.

Get Air Sealing Tax Credits for Your Home

Qualify for tax credits by air sealing your home for greater efficiency. Indow window insert seal out drafts & hot air and can qualify for this tax credit.