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Have Some Fun on Tax Day With New Red Stripe Light and Words of Wisdom from the Ambassador
The makers of the world-renowned Red Stripe lager and everyone’s favorite emissary of happiness, the Red Stripe Ambassador, are bringing some fun to one of the biggest days of the year, Tax Day, April 15th, with new Red Stripe Light. Red Stripe Light gives consumers just what they want in a light beer – easy-drinking, refreshing [...]
Continue reading...To Itemize or Not? Jackson Hewitt Helps Taxpayers Evaluate This Essential Tax Filing Question
13. April 2010
Standard Deduction Amounts Increased for 2009 Tax Returns One of the first decisions taxpayers must make when preparing their returns can also be among the most challenging. Should they itemize or simply take the standard deduction? With less than a week to go to the April 15 tax filing deadline, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® [...]
Continue reading...Only Seven Percent of Americans to Use Tax Refunds on ‘Fun’ Activities
6. April 2010
New Bankrate poll reveals how the American consumer is planning to use tax refunds this year A new study released by Bankrate, Inc. shows that, with economic uncertainty still lingering, many Americans plan to use their tax refunds in a fiscally conservative fashion, with 84 percent intending to pay down debt, save or invest, or use [...]
Continue reading...Tax Refunds will be at Highest Level in Years
1. April 2010
Use Yours to Jump-Start Your Own Road to Financial Recovery Tax refunds are up 10 percent this year with an average household refund of $3,036 or $266 higher than a year ago, according to the federal government. The increase this year is largely due to the tax benefits available under the government’s stimulus package. The added [...]
Continue reading...Home Buyer Tax Credit
7. March 2010
If you’ve decided to buy a home and take advantage of the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, you’d better hurry – the April 30 deadline is approaching. To get the tax credit, consumers need to close their home purchase between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, or have a binding written contract by April 30, [...]
Continue reading...Corporations Gain Control Over Far-Flung Food Spend
26. February 2010
Vmeals online catering service a top choice for corporate accounting and management News Highlights: - Challenging economy increases demand for control over corporate food spend - Vmeals corporate account technology provides budgeting, real-time reporting - Corporations want consolidated ordering and spending information Ask any corporate CFO who manages multiple offices and large, remote sales forces how they manage their spending [...]
Continue reading...Tax Time Is Great Time to Get Finances Organized
13. February 2010
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta Offers Strategies to Reduce Stress, Improve Financial Outlook Preparing to file your taxes provides a great opportunity to get your financial life organized. Not only will it help you save time, it can reduce stress, help you stay on track to meet your financial goals and [...]
Continue reading...It’s Not the Sunshine: Why Snowbirds Become Floridians
8. February 2010
For many snowbirds lured to Florida, the biggest attraction is not the presence of sunshine. It’s the absence of Florida estate taxes. Many snowbirds who own homes in both New York and Florida are changing their domicile to Florida according to Attorney Allan R. Lipman who is licensed both in New York and Florida. These not [...]
Continue reading...New Bill Signed by President Obama Allows Taxpayers to Claim Haiti-Related Contributions on 2009 Tax Return
25. January 2010
Jackson Hewitt® Alerts Taxpayers About Options for Claiming Taxpayers wishing to lend their support to relief efforts in Haiti now have an additional incentive to do so, thanks to new legislation signed into law by President Obama. Through the new bill, H.R. 4462, taxpayers have two options regarding monetary contributions for Haitian Earthquake Relief. They can [...]
Continue reading...New Tools and Research for 2010 Tax Season
9. January 2010
Bankrate’s 2010 Tax Guide features tax calculators and information on all the important rates and deductions for consumers’ tax filings Now that the New Year is here and tax season is fast approaching, Bankrate, Inc. released its 2010 Tax Guide, filled with tips and tools to help consumers avoid frustration when filing their taxes. With almost [...]
Continue reading...Santa Text Messages Sponsored
14. December 2009
Christmas can be a happy and stressful time of the year for parents and with the economy in the doldrums, CitizenTax.com is sponsoring ‘Santa Says Hi,’ a text messaging service for new and returning customers at www.santasayshi.com. Santa will text a series of messages updating his progress toward Christmas morning for $7.77. J. Gregg Rollins, [...]
Continue reading...Apax Partners Successfully Completes Acquisition of Bankrate, Inc.
28. September 2009
BEN Merger Sub, Inc. and BEN Holdings, Inc., corporations owned by funds advised by Apax Partners and formed for the purpose of acquiring Bankrate, Inc., today announced the successful completion of the merger of BEN Merger Sub with and into Bankrate, with Bankrate surviving. On July 22, 2009, Bankrate announced that it had entered into a [...]
Continue reading...Investing Tips
14. August 2009
Investing is just as important as preparing for a secured source of income. One will never get rid of expenses. Start now in investing. But determine what investments to make that is long lasting. Here are tips to help you out. =Avoid fees. With long term investing, fees are a primary factor in total return. Avoid [...]
Continue reading...Annuities: An Explanation
5. August 2009
How does guaranteed income for life sound? Unless you have all the money you could possibly ever need, it probably sounds great. But surprisingly few people know that you can get income for the rest of your life by purchasing an annuity. Annuities aren’t something we hear about every day, but they are widely available. And [...]
Continue reading...How To Manage Your Taxes
20. July 2009
Properly managing your taxes can greatly reduce the amount of money you pay both now and in the future. Here are helpful tips for you. Know when to file your taxes. If you expect a refund, file your taxes as early as you can. If you owe money, file as close to the due date as [...]
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14. April 2010
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