accountant: Good Morning America: On TurboTax vs Accountants
- 05/24/08 04:56 AM
To see which method gives tax filers the "biggest bang for the buck", ABC's Good Morning America recently compared three popular tax preparation services: TurboTax H & R Block Personal accountant In declaring TurboTax the "winner", the 4-minute video glossed over several important tax-related items. The first is that true tax planning cannot happen in a 3-hour stint in front of a computer. Tax planning a year-round activity. The second is that all personal financial decisions should be evaluated for their tax implications. That can't happen without a personal accountant that knows your tax history and understands your financial goals. The … (0 comments)
accountant: What's Your After-Tax Mortgage Rate?
- 05/12/08 08:20 AM
Many homeowners are entitled to two major tax deductions -- one for annual interest paid on a home loan, and another for real estate tax bills paid to government. Calculating your approximate tax credit is basic: Add mortgage interest paid and real estate taxes paid together Find your marginal tax rate Multiple your tax bracket by the sum of Step 1 So, for a homeowner that paid a combined $13,000 in mortgage interest and real estate taxes last year, and who is in the 28% marginal tax bracket, a tax credit of $3,640 may be due from the IRS. This credit … (0 comments)
To see which method gives tax filers the "biggest bang for the buck", ABC's Good Morning America recently compared three popular tax preparation services: TurboTax H & R Block Personal accountant In declaring TurboTax the "winner", the 4-minute video glossed over several important tax-related items. The first is that true tax planning cannot happen in a 3-hour stint in front of a computer. Tax planning a year-round activity. The second is that all personal financial decisions should be evaluated for their tax implications. That can't happen without a personal accountant that knows your tax history and understands your financial goals. The … (0 comments)
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