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IRS extends some deadlines because of Hurricane Isaac
By The Times-Picayune
September 09, 2012, 5:40AM
Announcement was made this week Full story »
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IRS makes it easy to get tax data for student aid
By The Times-Picayune
August 26, 2012, 5:51AM
Data-retrieval tool helps transfer data Full story »
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Hazard mitigation cash is tax-free
By Kimberly Quillen, The Times-Picayune
August 05, 2012, 5:26AM
The Answer Spot addresses post-Hurricane Katrina questions. To submit a question, send it to insurance@timespicayune.com. After waiting five years, we received about $6,000 in Hazard Mitigation Funds from the Road Home program in January. We can't get a straight answer from the program administrators about whether the "grant money" is considered taxable income and must be declared when we... Full story »
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Road Home grant money isn't taxable
By The Times-Picayune
July 29, 2012, 5:16AM
The Answer Spot addresses post-Hurricane Katrina questions. To submit a question, send it to insurance@timespicayune.com. After waiting five years, in January 2012 we received about $6,000 in Hazard Mitigation Funds from the Road Home program. We can't get a straight answer from the program administrators about whether the "grant money" is considered taxable income and must be declared when... Full story »
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Accessibility improvements eligible for tax credits
By The Times-Picayune
July 15, 2012, 7:29AM
In order to be eligible, your business must be small Full story »
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Newlyweds should keep taxman in mind
By The Times-Picayune
July 08, 2012, 7:16AM
Report any name change to the Social Security Administration Full story »
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Solar water heaters come with tax credits
By The Times-Picayune
July 01, 2012, 6:33AM
The Answer Spot addresses post-Hurricane Katrina questions. To submit a question, send it to insurance@timespicayune.com. I'm thinking about installing a solar water heater. I've heard there are tax benefits to installing this type of equipment. Can you explain what they are? The Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit helps individuals pay for qualified residential alternative energy equipment, such as solar... Full story »
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Adoptive parents can get tax breaks
By The Times-Picayune
June 17, 2012, 7:33AM
The Answer Spot addresses post-Hurricane Katrina questions. To submit a question, send it to insurance@timespicayune.com. I am in the process of adopting a child. I heard that there are certain tax issues involved with an adoption. Do you have any information? If you adopted a child in 2011 or are in the process of adopting in 2012, you may... Full story »
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Newlyweds should take steps before filing income tax
By The Times-Picayune
June 10, 2012, 7:21AM
Be sure to report name change Full story »
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Grants funds have wide variety of uses
By The Times-Picayune
May 27, 2012, 5:10AM
The Answer Spot addresses post-Hurricane Katrina questions. To submit a question, send it to insurance@timespicayune.com. I received my $7,500 check through the Road Home's mitigation program. The letter says the funds are intended, "but not limited to," window protection, hurricane straps or clips, bolting walls to foundation, strengthening doors, anchoring a propane tank or heating fuel tank, elevating electric... Full story »
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You can check the status of your state tax refund online
By The Times-Picayune
May 13, 2012, 7:42AM
State tax deadline is Tuesday Full story »
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Options exist for payment of taxes
By The Times-Picayune
April 15, 2012, 6:22AM
File your return, even if you owe more than you can pay Full story »
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Hazard Mitigation Funds are not considered taxable income
By The Times-Picayune
April 08, 2012, 5:19AM
The Answer Spot addresses post-Hurricane Katrina questions. To submit a question, send it to insurance@timespicayune.com. After waiting five years, in January 2012 we received about $6,000 in Hazard Mitigation Funds from the Road Home program. We can't get a straight answer from the program administrators about whether the "grant money" is considered taxable income and must be declared when... Full story »
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Some charitable donations offer tax savings
By The Times-Picayune
April 01, 2012, 6:34AM
But you must file a Form 1040 to deduct a contribution Full story »
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Standard deduction works well for some
By The Times-Picayune
March 25, 2012, 6:43AM
Decision to itemize depends on how much you spent on certain expenses Full story »
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Tips on deducting home office expenses
By The Times-Picayune
March 18, 2012, 6:56AM
You must meet certain criteria Full story »
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When stock is sold, gain is taxable
By The Times-Picayune
March 11, 2012, 5:14AM
The Answer Spot addresses post-Hurricane Katrina questions. To submit a question, send it to insurance@timespicayune.com. I purchased some common stock in the late 1990s and was given a buyout in 2011. The amount paid was higher than the original price. What amount is subject to taxes, the whole payout or the difference between the two figures? The difference between... Full story »
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Adoption can bring a tax credit
By The Times-Picayune
March 04, 2012, 5:27AM
but you must file a paper federal income tax return Full story »
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Identity theft needs to be reported
By The Times-Picayune
February 26, 2012, 6:13AM
The Answer Spot addresses post-Hurricane Katrina questions. To submit a question, send it to insurance@timespicayune.com. After Hurricane Katrina, FEMA gave those who made claims $10,000 or more for losses. Someone used my address and claimed the $10,000. My insurance did not cover my contents, which were lost -- and I did not receive any additional funds for losses from... Full story »
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How to know if you should file a federal tax return
By The Times-Picayune
February 19, 2012, 6:52AM
Tools can help you make the determination Full story »
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