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All tax-preparation programs were created equal. The fringe benefits count the most. More New Math for Tax Deductions Sales taxes or local taxes? Deciding which to deduct is not quite as simple as it seems. More Making Taxes Your Business Running your own business provides plenty of tax deductions, but you'd best keep very good records. More Cash In on Kids at Tax Time They may tax your patience, but be sure to take advantage of the credits and deductions that apply to them. More Prepare for Taxing Decision Software will do the job for many, assuming you want to do the work. If not, here's how to pick a tax pro. More Cashing In on Worthless Shares The company may have gone under but you can still claim a capital gains loss on the stock. More Figuring Capital Gains at Any Cost (Basis) Mergers, spinoffs and stock splits complicate your basis when it comes to calculating capital gains. More Don't Forget Basic Deductions From health care costs to gambling losses to a drive to the blood bank, there's a tax write-off for you. More A Tax on Your House If real estate is the new national pastime, then the IRS is the umpire. Here's what you need to know. More Charitable Giving Can Turn Out to Be Taxing You need more than good intentions to steer clear of the IRS. More For more stories by Tracy Byrnes, click here.
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