Here we go again. As soon as we learned that there may 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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What did you do with all those financial statements you received from investment companies at the end of the year? If you’re like many people, you took a quick look at the latest figures and then filed the reports away in a folder. Better idea: Now is a good time to reexamine your portfolio to ensure it is still meeting all of your investment objectives. Usually, this revolves around the principle of asset allocation, which is described in this article.

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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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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 cash next year.
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When your business is looking into harassment charges, you need an investigator with the skills of King Solomon. Most importantly, the person must be a good interviewer. Here are the right questions to help get at the truth and minimize the chance of a costly lawsuit.
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Borrowing money from your corporation can provide you with cash at low interest rates without a current tax liability. But these loans must follow strict below-market rules. Click "Full Article" for the whole story on borrowing money at applicable federal rates.
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