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Hi, Website Visitor. Here are your Articles for February 11, 2008.
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Zero Percent Capital Gains Tax: How to Take Advantage

Beginning in 2008, the federal tax rate on long-term capital gains and dividends dropped to zero percent for people in the lowest two tax brackets. Who can take advantage? Potential beneficiaries include recent college graduates, retirees, new business owners who have modest incomes this year and others. Parents or grandparents might want to give appreciated securities to loved ones who qualify. Click "Full Article" for details, including how the new zero percent rate affects estate planning and the "Kiddie Tax."

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'Frivolous' Tax Arguments That Uncle Sam Will Not Accept

It happens every year. Around the time that tax returns come due, some people start rolling out arguments that they are not legally required to pay taxes -- or they claim they don't have to pay taxes on moral or ethical grounds. Do these arguments ever work? Click "Full Article" for a list of frivolous positions that the IRS and the courts have routinely rejected with stiff penalties.

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Don't Be Taken in By These 5 IRS-Related Scams
Here we go again. As soon as we learned that there will be tax rebate checks as the result of a proposed economic stimulus bill, scamsters came up with a way to use that information to steal people's identities. This is one of five current scams that use the IRS' name in an attempt to gain access to personal financial information. Click "Full Article" to find out the latest scams and what to do if you get a fraudulent e-mail or phone message.

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President Bush just signed the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. The centerpiece of the new law is a provision authorizing tax rebates that will be sent to eligible individuals beginning in May. But the legislation also contains valuable tax breaks for businesses. Here are the rebate details, including who qualifies, how much they will get, why large families really benefit, and how some taxpayers will get a second chance to collect cash next year.
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Once your company decides to issue stock options, you have to decide what kind. Here's why nonqualified options may be the better choice for your firm.
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If you file a joint tax return, you need to be aware of your individual liability. Here's a rundown of how the law works and the "innocent spouse" relief that may be available if your spouse cheated on a tax return and the IRS is coming after you. We'll also explain the difference between an "innocent spouse" and an "injured spouse" and how it can affect tax refunds.
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Credit jitters, higher oil hits futures
news.yahoo.com - Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:44:33 GMT

 Lone Star to buy subprime victim IKB
ft.com - Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:41:09 GMT

 Japan July trade surplus nose dives
politicalgateway.com - Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:39:47 GMT

 Australia beats Hungary 12-11 in bronze shootout
sfgate.com - Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:38:34 GMT

 Oil climbs on shrinking gas supplies
cnn.com - Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:37:49 GMT

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