Tax Planning Videos

Many companies provide protection from credit card fraud, including credit card companies, banks and consumer protection agencies. Have credit card activity monitored regularly by a regulated...

Federal taxes are used to fund a variety of government functions, including balancing the budget, combating terrorism and promoting America's growth. Learn how income tax is used to try to keep...

Tax enforcement represents a significant problem for the IRS because they do not have the resources or the know how to discover dishonesty, tax evasion or complicated tax issues. Discover how...

An FHA streamline loan is a refinancing option that allows individuals to quickly reduce interest rates on home loans without an appraisal. Make sure the original loan was guaranteed by the FHA...

IRA distribution penalties for withdrawing IRA funds before the proper age include having the amount withdrawn counted toward taxable income and a 10 percent tax on top of that. Contact the IRS or...

IRA distribution rules state that once an account holder reaches the age of 70, they must withdraw a certain amount of money from the IRA account each year. Find out the distribution amounts based...

A title company is used in real estate transactions to protect lenders and owners from financial losses due to defects in the title of a house. Check for tax liens, IRS liens or any other problems...

Debt arbitration is when neutral third-parties negotiate settlements out of court between lenders and debtors. Understand that even with debt arbitration, debtors will probably still have to pay...

The rules for filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy include allowing individuals the opportunity to repay debt over a period of three to five years, stopping foreclosure procedures and protecting...

If taxes are filed late, penalties and interest starts accruing on the unpaid tax, late payment penalties are charged, and the IRS can actually garnish wages or put a lien on property. Find a tax...

Pay less income tax by considering whether to itemize deductions instead of taking the standard deduction, deducting interest paid on home loans, learning about retirement savings plan deductions...

The purpose of an IRS 941 tax form is to report and deposit amounts that employers are withholding from their employees wages. Report federal taxes, Medicare and social security on a 941 form with...

Time share loans are only tax deductible if the loan has been written as a mortgage for a first or second home. Avoid getting a time share financing loan that is written as a consumer loan, as...

Paycheck tax deduction estimates are made when filing out a W-4 form. Try to have around 90 percent of taxes for the year withheld from a paycheck to avoid paying penalties or wasting money. Make...

Options available to avoid a home foreclosure include discussing loan options with the bank or lender, filing for bankruptcy or selling the property. Hire a Realtor experienced with foreclosures...

Make money with tax liens by purchasing tax liens at auction with the hope that the homeowner will pay back taxes with interest. Purchasing tax liens could also result in owning a property at well...

Figure out the EFN, or external financing needed, on a balance sheet by calculating the increase in assets needed to support the increase of revenue and subtracting the increase in liabilities....

Items from an income statement that will appear on a balance sheet include revenue numbers, cash and accounts receivables, cost of sales and reserves or accruals. Look for the net income on a...

Calculate EFN, or external financing needed, by starting with the percentage increase in revenue for the following year, determining the increase in assets and subtracting the increase in...

Build credit by opening a department store credit card or general purpose credit card, making payments on time every month, getting a mortgage, or financing a car. Make payments every month to pay...

Do state taxes online by visiting the state taxing authority Web site and downloading forms to send in, or by using any number of online tax services. Prepare to pay for third-party tax...

There are three different FICO scores because the three major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, all receive separate data that may be interpreted differently. Verify that credit...

Start a tax preparation service by getting an education in accounting, setting up a home office, advertising via fliers and word-of-mouth, and printing business cards. Work from home until the tax...

To stop a foreclosure, talk with the lender early in the process, try to modify the home loan, consider selling the house, and see if the lender will accept a short sale. Seek out professional...

Should or Must rule for Self Employment Tax in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

Alternate Minimum Tax for Self Employment Tax in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

IRA and 401k Limit for Self Employment Tax in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

How to Factor Unemployment compensation for Taxes in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

How to Deduct Club Dues for Taxes in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

50 Percent Rule for Self Employment Tax in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

How to factor Debt Cancellation in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

Tax Tips for Ministers in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

How to factor Omission of Income in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

How to factor Foreign Exclusion in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

Learn Tax Tips for Home Business Owners in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

Learn Tax Tips for Home Office Use in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

How to Deduct Volunteer Charity in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

Learn Tax Tips for Performing Artist in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!

Learn Tax Tips for Temp Employees in this free self employment tax deductions series from our expert accountant. This series could save you money!