Adjustments, Exemptions, Deductions and Credits Reduct Your Tax Bill Four Ways

Adjustments, exemptions, deductions and credits all work differently, yet all have the net effect of reducing your tax bill. You should be familiar with all four so that you can take advantage of all the breaks the IRS is willing to give you.

Spend Less & Save More

In today's world, it's easy to spend too much and save too little.

Opt-Out from Receiving Phone and Mail Solicitations

Limit the amount of mailings and telemarketing calls you receive at home.

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The Tax Consequences of Being a Couple

Just when you thought you had finally figured out your taxes, you have to start all over again. That's what it may feel like when you get married or divorced, because the IRS has some different rules for taxpayers depending on their marital status.

"A" Is for "Audit" and How to "Avoid" One

Each year, the IRS selects a certain number of returns to audit - in 2006, it was slightly under one percent of individual returns.

Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Car

Remember driver's ed? You logged some hours in the classroom before you hit the road, right? The preparation process behind buying a car should be no different.

Should You Buy or Lease Your Next Car

If you have children, take part in chauffeuring their soccer team, and are known to feed them snacks and drinks while running errands, you're probably not a good candidate for leasing a car.

How to Choose Between New and Used

Should your next car be new or used? Ask ten friends and you'll likely get an equal number of votes for each option. If you're debating which kind of car to buy, here's some information that might help you make a decision.

The Real Cost of Car Ownership

After you've owned a car for a while, you realize that the cost of purchasing the vehicle was nothing compared to the cost of maintaining it year after year.