China to widen daily yuan band vs. dollar to 1%
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Tax guide
Tax returns must be mailed by midnight Tuesday
Easing the tax pain
Here's how you might be able to reduce the impact of all those tax payments that come due in April.
• Can’t pay your tax bill? You have options
• Tax-audit red flags | Hidden traps in 2012 forms
• When can tax cheaters breathe easy?
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Volkswagen CC Sport
Neighbors will guess you paid far more for this upscale 2013 entry, writes Ron Amadon.
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Winning the yield quest
Many corporations are paying dividends in excess of bond yields, boosting equity strategies.
• Investors brace for more pain from Spain
Tax returns must be mailed by midnight Tuesday
Easing the tax pain
Here's how you might be able to reduce the impact of all those tax payments that come due in April.
• Can’t pay your tax bill? You have options
• Tax-audit red flags | Hidden traps in 2012 forms
• When can tax cheaters breathe easy?
Volkswagen CC Sport
Neighbors will guess you paid far more for this upscale 2013 entry, writes Ron Amadon.
• See more of Ron Amadon's car reviews
• Slide show: super fast super cars
Winning the yield quest
Many corporations are paying dividends in excess of bond yields, boosting equity strategies.
• Investors brace for more pain from Spain
Consumer spending, manufacturing reports will measure economy's strength. Jobless claims will be watched to see if recent increases continue.
• Lower expectations this earnings season
• Stocks to watch Monday: Citigroup, Mattel
• Week ahead | Wall Street preview
Global trade
U.S. praises China move on yuan
Easing of trading band is promising, but more currency reform is needed in Beijing, Treasury official says.
• China widens yuan trading band
• Why Latin America won't benefit from China
• U.S.-Colombia trade pact to take effect in May
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• KKR plans to create diamond giant
• Barclays top reduce CEO's pay
• Haitong Securities plans Hong Kong IPO
• Total: Plug of Elgin well leak progressing
• Lower expectations this earnings season
• Stocks to watch Monday: Citigroup, Mattel
• Week ahead | Wall Street preview
U.S. praises China move on yuan
Easing of trading band is promising, but more currency reform is needed in Beijing, Treasury official says.
• China widens yuan trading band
• Why Latin America won't benefit from China
• U.S.-Colombia trade pact to take effect in May
weekend headlines
• KKR plans to create diamond giant
• Barclays top reduce CEO's pay
• Haitong Securities plans Hong Kong IPO
• Total: Plug of Elgin well leak progressing
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Intel and AMD are seen posting lower sales, but analysts expect signs of better PC, server markets.
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More than the current 11 agents implicated in misconduct with Colombian prostitutes may be involved, says Republican congressman Darrell Issa.
Geithner stumps for Buffett Rule
Ahead of Monday Senate vote, Tuesday tax-filing deadline, Treasury secretary makes case for Obama's proposed surtax on millionaires.
• Obamas' tax rate: 20.5%
• Axelrod comment draws Romney flak (blog)
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As part of restructuring, retailer will close seven stores in California, 35 elsewhere in U.S. No word on job losses.
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Tax-audit
red flags
An unexpected letter from the Internal Revenue Service can make your stomach drop, but you can take steps to reduce your audit risk.
• Can’t pay your tax bill? You have options
• How to avoid the dividend tax hike
• Tax planning? Good luck with that!
• Hidden traps in 2012 tax forms
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Gunmen target Western embassies and the parliament in the Afghan capital.
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• Afghan woman sets sights on presidency
• Attackers free 400 from Pakistani prison
Rare acknowledgment of failure comes from state media, but only four hours after rocket crashes sea following launch. Video: Reuters/Photo: Getty Images
• Kim Jong-un named to top military post
As concerns grow over Iran's nuclear program, the U.S. is beginning to develop a plan in the event that military intervention is necessary.
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2013 Volkswagen CC Sport
VW offers a lot of car for the money with an upscale CC Sport that will have neighbors guessing you paid far more, writes Ron Amadon.
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Homeowners planning to build or remodel have seven priority spaces they want. A home workspace, pictured here, is one of them.
Homeowners planning to build or remodel have seven priority spaces they want. A home workspace, pictured here, is one of them.
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Enjoy these deductions while you can
It's an election year and it's not clear how many tax breaks will survive.
It's an election year and it's not clear how many tax breaks will survive.
Big mines that could blow up your return
Don't trip over these tax traps that could cost you money.
Don't trip over these tax traps that could cost you money.
New amnesty plan for offshore money
The IRS is giving you a third chance to report loot stashed overseas.
The IRS is giving you a third chance to report loot stashed overseas.
Investors face cost-basis headache
New stock data will show up on capital-gains forms.
New stock data will show up on capital-gains forms.
7 ways to persuade the IRS that you are right
Follow these tips if you get hauled before the tax agency for an audit.
Follow these tips if you get hauled before the tax agency for an audit.
How to file your taxes for free
The IRS says 70% of taxpayers can use its no-cost service.
The IRS says 70% of taxpayers can use its no-cost service.
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Don't make these errors that could put your nest egg at risk.
Don't make these errors that could put your nest egg at risk.
Once-popular spaces like sunrooms are out.
Top 10 money-making ideas for 2012
These investments look like the best place for portfolio gains this year.
These investments look like the best place for portfolio gains this year.
5 must-have skills for job seekers
As economy heals, you'll need to know how to get hired.
As economy heals, you'll need to know how to get hired.
Want to get out of jury duty? Here's how
Judges and lawyers hear all kinds of excuses, but these are ones that work.
Judges and lawyers hear all kinds of excuses, but these are ones that work.
The 10 worst states for retirees in 2012
They may look idyllic but taxes, cost of living can sting.
They may look idyllic but taxes, cost of living can sting.
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