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Hello, Here are your Articles for February 11, 2008.
'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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Work Out a Plan for Retirement Payouts
When you leave
the workforce to retire, or if you switch jobs, you have to determine how to take distributions from your company retirement plan. The decision can have major tax implications. Here are four basic options, as well as the exceptions that allow a taxpayer to take money from a qualified retirement plan before age 59 1/2 without having to pay the 10 percent early withdrawal penalty.

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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 cas
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Malpractice claims are only one threat
to your financial security. Your practice also needs a written sexual harassment policy to guard against potential lawsuits brought by employees or patients. This article outlines the issues and reveals some preventative steps to take.
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If you're looking for a benefit that provides tax savings for employers and employees, consider a flexible spending account plan at your company. It's a low-cost addition to your benefits package that can be set up for health care expenses that aren't reimbursed by insurance and dependent care expenses. Click "Full Article" to see how your business, as well as your employees, can benefit.
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When you sell shares of stock after a split, make sure you can tell the IRS which shares you're selling and when you originally purchased them. If you don't keep accurate records, you might pay too much tax on your profit.
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