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Tax Advice Column
David A. Katzman writes a weekly tax advice column in the Boca Raton News called Tax Matters.

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Tax Advice Column by David A. Katzman

2009


1/4/2009
File your Taxes Even if you Cannot Pay

2008


12/28/2008
Executors may lower estate taxes with an alternate valuation election

12/21/2008
Refinancing your home? There could be tax consequences

12/14/2008
Restricted stock awards require careful tax planning

12/7/2008
When you move, the IRS wants to know

11/30/2008
Should you donate your retirement account to charity?

11/23/2008
Donor-advised funds make doing good easy

11/16/2008
Are you 70 ˝? It’s about time to start paying taxes on your IRA

11/9/2008
Can you deduct your commuting costs?

11/3/2008
If you own rental property, are you a real estate professional?

10/26/2008
Volatile stock market makes year-end tax planning crucial

10/19/2008
Deducting home mortgage interest requires attention to detail

10/12/2008
Housing act affects other taxpayers, businesses not just homeowners

10/6/2008
It’s not too late to convert your 2007 IRA contribution

9/28/2008
2008 Housing Act tightens some home-sale tax benefits

9/21/2008
2008 Housing Act creates new opportunities for some homeowners

9/14/2008
Maximizing depreciation for business properties takes planning

9/7/2008
Using withholding taxes improperly could result in a sizeable fine

8/31/2008
Using U.S. savings bonds for higher education

8/24/2008
Selling depreciated real estate causes tax consequences

8/17/2008
Withdrawing cash from a closely held corporation takes planning

8/10/2008
Timing is everything with property exchanges

8/3/2008
When can you deduct education expenses?

7/20/2008
Some charitable contributions require an appraisal

7/13/2008
Benefiting from the housing crisis

7/6/2008
What you should know before withdrawing money from your IRA

6/29/2008
Who said there is no such thing as a free lunch?

6/22/2008
Is your divorce deductible?

6/15/2008
Paying for higher education in a tax-advantaged manner

6/8/2008
Selling assets to a relative at a loss could cost more than you think

6/1/2008
Filing taxes during and after divorce

5/25/2008
An appraiser can help value closely held corporate stock

5/18/2008
Qualified dividend income receives favorable tax treatment

5/11/2008
Bartered goods and services are taxable, too

5/4/2008
You made an error on your tax return, now what?

4/27/2008
Correctly Identifying Miscellaneous Itemized Deductions

4/20/2008
Which IRA is right for you?

4/13/2008
Tax facts about your 401(k) plan

4/7/2008
Tax rebate awaits most taxpayers, but some must take extra steps

3/30/2008
Tax Breaks and Rebates in the 2008 Economic Stimulus Act

3/23/2008
How temporary was your temporary job? The IRS wants to know

3/16/2008
When you sell your home, a higher basis can save you money

3/9/2008
Comparing tax-exempt and taxable investments

3/2/2008
Favorable tax treatment for stock issued by closely held corporations

2/24/2008
A net operating loss requires special treatment

2/17/2008
How is jointly owned property treated for estate taxes?

2/3/2008
If your spouse dies, how does your tax filing status change?

1/27/2008
Can you deduct expenses for your spouse on a business trip?

1/20/2008
What taxes will you owe if you transfer your home during divorce?

1/13/2008
Special rule applies if you transfer property between spouses

1/6/2008
Do you qualify to file taxes as head of household?

2007


12/30/2007
Losing money on out-of-pocket expenses?

12/23/2007
Did you overpay Social Security taxes?

12/16/2007
If you failed to file past tax returns, act now

12/9/2007
When did you last adjust your income tax withholding?

12/2/2007
The IRS wants you to look a gift horse in the mouth

11/25/2007
Are you an investor or a trader? For tax purposes, it matters

11/18/2007
Skybox seats may be more costly than you expect

11/11/2007
Should you convert your home to a rental?

11/4/2007
Winning the lottery can be taxing

10/28/2007
Cash from your 401(k)

10/21/2007
Should you depreciate your vehicle or take a mileage deduction?

10/15/2007
Penalty-free IRA distributions could finance pre-retirement needs

10/8/2007
Some military pay is not taxable

9/24/2007
Work-related moves can be tax deductible

9/17/2007
Reviewing your income tax withholding should be an annual event

9/10/2007
Your investment losses may be tax deductible

9/3/2007
Self-employment requires careful tax accounting

8/27/2007
Are seller-paid ‘points' deductible by homebuyers?

8/20/2007
Will you owe taxes on scholarship money?

8/13/2007
Who should claim the children?

8/6/2007
Recent tax changes could affect you

7/30/2007
Is your business website deductible?

7/23/2007
Production deductions help cut taxes

7/16/2007
Consider the tax consequences before switching cars

7/9/2007
Education expenses can add up to tax savings

7/2/2007
Advance preparation is critical in tax audits

6/25/2007
New small-business tax legislation has wide impact

6/18/2007
Stock options present varied, sometimes unexpected, tax consequences

6/11/2007
Selling property on an installment plan

6/4/2007
Your Home Computer – What's Deductible?

5/28/2007
Deducting Rental Property Losses

5/21/2007
File your Taxes Even if You Cannot Pay

5/14/2007
A Higher Standard for Charitable Deductions

5/7/2007
With Social Security, Plan Ahead

4/30/2007
When a Pastime Becomes a Business

4/23/2007
Good Works Can Signify Tax Deductions

4/16/2007
With Mutual Funds, Let the Buyer and Seller Beware

4/9/2007
With Mutual Funds, Look Before You Leap

4/2/2007
Commercial Property Owners Save on Taxes with Cost Segregation

3/26/2007
Paying the Boss: Executive Compensation and Expenses

3/19/2007
Avoiding Tax Pitfalls of Inherited Property

3/12/2007
A Litmus Test: Employee or Independent Contractor?

3/5/2007
Footing the Bill for College Expenses

2/26/2007
A Crash Course in Saving for College

2/19/2007
“SIMPLE” RETIREMENT PLANS OFFER A RANGE OF CHOICES

2/12/2007
International Travel Can Translate to Tax Deductions

2/5/2007
Deducting mortgage loan points, it pays to plan

1/29/2007
Refinancing your home can create new tax issues

1/22/2007
Managing the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act

2006


11/14/2006
Some disability benefits are taxable, others are not

11/7/2006
Comparing childcare credit and dependent care flexible spending accounts

11/1/2006
Is a Health Savings Account Right for You?

10/24/2006
Gifts from non-U.S. Sources May Require Reporting

10/17/2006
Do you know the rules for employee stock purchase plans?

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