<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="0.92"> <channel><title>JK Lasser Posts &gt;&gt; Articles</title><link>http://www.jklasser.com</link> <description>Your trusted tax resource for 75 years</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 15:25:40 +0000</lastBuildDate> <docs>http://backend.userland.com/rss092</docs> <language></language><item><title>Paying for Medical Costs in 2013</title> <description><![CDATA[Changing tax laws, increasing insurance premiums and copayments, and other factors combine to make it more and more challenging to pay your medical expenses. It’s helpful to know when and to what extent the tax laws can help alleviate your burden. Paying out of pocket Even if you are covered by private health insurance, Medicare, [...]]]></description><link>http://www.jklasser.com/articles/paying-for-medical-costs-in-2013/</link> </item> <item><title>Are You a High-Income Taxpayer?</title> <description><![CDATA[Whether you think of yourself as wealthy, the tax law might, and this has important consequences for you. Starting on 2013 returns, high-income taxpayers have new tax rates, additional taxes, and special limitations that don’t apply to other taxpayers. What’s more, you may be a high-income taxpayer for some purposes but not for others. Here [...]]]></description><link>http://www.jklasser.com/articles/are-you-a-high-income-taxpayer/</link> </item> <item><title>Tax Strategies for Education Savings</title> <description><![CDATA[The cost of a college education is higher year after year, with no relief to increases in sight. The annual cost at an Ivy League school is over $60,000 a year; even state schools for in-state students is over $20,000 in some locations. How can you manage to pay all or even some of the [...]]]></description><link>http://www.jklasser.com/articles/tax-strategies-for-education-savings/</link> </item> <item><title>What to Do If You Miss a Tax Deadline</title> <description><![CDATA[Things happen. Failing to submit a form, pay a tax, or do some other required action by a due date isn’t fatal in most cases. Recognizing your mistake and rectifying it as soon as possible is the best course of action. Here are some specific ways you can correct your being late. Filing your return [...]]]></description><link>http://www.jklasser.com/articles/what-to-do-if-you-miss-a-tax-deadline/</link> </item> <item><title>7 Obscure Tax Breaks You Can Claim</title> <description><![CDATA[Many tax breaks are well known, such as the deduction for charitable contributions and the IRS mileage allowance for business use of your vehicle. Some breaks, however, are limited to certain taxpayers in special situations. If you fall into these categories, you too may be able to claim special tax deductions, credits, or exclusions. 1 [...]]]></description><link>http://www.jklasser.com/articles/7-obscure-tax-breaks-you-can-claim/</link> </item> <item><title>5 Old Tax Items Not to Forget on Your Current Tax Return</title> <description><![CDATA[Each deduction, credit, and other basis addition is precise, so don’t fail to remember what you may have done in prior years that can help you now. Deduct points on refinancing your home mortgage if you refinance again. Add reinvested dividends to the basis of your stock and mutual fund shares so you don’t overreport [...]]]></description><link>http://www.jklasser.com/articles/5-old-tax-items-not-to-forget-on-your-current-tax-return/</link> </item> <item><title>What Can Grandparents Do—Taxwise—for Their Families</title> <description><![CDATA[With today’s economy, many families continue to struggle; only the older generation may be in a position to have disposable income. If grandparents are able and willing to help their children and grandchildren, what steps can they take to meet the financial needs of the family while obtaining optimum tax results? Overview of gifts Outright [...]]]></description><link>http://www.jklasser.com/articles/what-can-grandparents-do-taxwise-for-their-families/</link> </item> <item><title>Being a Household Employer</title> <description><![CDATA[If you have a housekeeper, au pair, babysitter, driver, yard worker, private nurse, or personal attendant working for you and your family in your home, you may be an employer. Here’s what you need to know to avoid tax problems. Determine worker status If the person working for you does not have his or her [...]]]></description><link>http://www.jklasser.com/articles/being-a-household-employer/</link> </item> <item><title>Video: Contributing Editor Barbara Weltman on Extensions and Payment Options</title> <description><![CDATA[April 15th is fast approaching. If you¹re not ready to file and pay your taxes, Barbara Weltman can explain how to get an automatic extension for six months and how you can make those payments.]]></description><link>http://www.jklasser.com/articles/video-contributing-editor-barbara-weltman-on-extensions-and-payment-options/</link> </item> <item><title>Past Tax Actions and Your Current Tax Return</title> <description><![CDATA[As Shakespeare said: “What’s past is prologue.“ Deductions, credits, and other tax positions you took on prior income tax returns can impact what you report this year. Here are some items that may apply to you. Roth IRA conversions in 2010 If you converted a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in 2010 and did [...]]]></description><link>http://www.jklasser.com/articles/past-tax-actions-and-your-current-tax-return/</link> </item> </channel> </rss>
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