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Bankrate.com: 2006 Taxes Headlines
Advice to keep you on track for the big day in April -- and throughout the year

• 8 steps for Day 1 of the 2009 tax season
  The first of Bankrate's daily tax tips offers eight tasks you can take care of now instead of later. - January 5, 2009
• Some hybrid tax breaks will soon disappear
  If you want a Honda hybrid and a tax break, you better head to your local dealership now. - December 29, 2008
• Bear market can be bullish on capital gains
  If you own mutual funds, you could reap some capital gains distributions even in this down market. Those payouts could leave you with an unexpected tax bill. - December 29, 2008
• Early mortgage payment could cut tax bill
  Make your January mortgage payment by Dec. 31 and you'll have extra interest to deduct on your upcoming tax return. - December 19, 2008
• Donation value work sheets
  These work sheets will help you determine the tax value of your charitable gifts. - December 15, 2008

Bankrate.com: Top stories
Tips and strategies for stretching and spending your money

• 8 steps for Day 1 of the 2009 tax season
  The first of Bankrate's daily tax tips offers eight tasks you can take care of now instead of later. - January 5, 2009
• Tips to cope with the economy in 2009
  Bankrate's senior financial analyst explains the best way to approach your finances in the coming year. - January 4, 2009
• 5 common mistakes in a bad economy
  A wrong financial move in an economic downturn could turn a bad situation worse. Learn the pitfalls to avoid. - January 3, 2009
• Surviving a workplace bankruptcy
  Thousands of businesses are shutting down shop and laying off employees. Here's how to protect yourself. - January 2, 2009
• New rules rev-up reverse mortgages
  A new federal housing law raises the ceiling on the amount of money seniors can obtain from a reverse mortgage and lowers the fees charged for the loan. - January 1, 2009

Bankrate.com: Small business Headlines
Straightforward advice for people in business -- and those who want to start one.

• 4 ways to make cash online
  If today's economy has left you in need of extra cash, use the Internet to bring home extra bacon. - November 27, 2008
• Business startup costs that shock new owners
  Small business owners share the nasty surprises they experienced, and experts explain how to minimize such costs. - September 24, 2008
• 12 ways to make your house a cash cow
  Here are a dozen ways to turn your house into a money-making machine. - August 7, 2008
• 7 tips for retirement entrepreneurs
  Starting a small business can add green to your golden years, but also presents special challenges. - April 24, 2008
• Tax record-keeping tips
  Don't drown under tons of old tax forms. Here are the records to keep and the best ways to save them. - April 17, 2008

Bankrate.com: Advice Headlines
Get personal finance advice from Bankrate.com experts.

• 9 smart debt strategies in 2009
  These nine smart debt strategies can keep you from falling into a financial hole during 2009. - January 5, 2009
• FSA benefits for working parents
  Qualified benefits in a flexible spending account include dependent care, says CPA George Saenz. - January 5, 2009
• Roth IRA beats 401(k) in key ways
  A young worker may find a Roth IRA to be superior to a 401(k) when saving for retirement. - January 5, 2009
• Wife not married to spouse's old debts
  Your spouse's creditors may suggest you are liable for debts incurred prior to marriage. Don't believe it. - January 5, 2009
• School closure won't erase loan debt
  Private lenders are not subject to rules that discharge debt in the event of a school's closure. - January 5, 2009

Forbes.com: Tax News
Tax news and reports from Forbes.com

• Making A Smooth Transfer
  Own your own business? Here's a big-picture look at what good estate planning should accomplish for you. - August 14, 2008
• Nightmare On Elm Street
  Declining home prices and higher adjustable rate mortgage payments spell big trouble for some borrowers. - September 21, 2006
• Who's A Domestic Producer?
  Big U.S. businesses await some answers from Washington. - May 10, 2006
• Small Biz Can Save Retirement
  Giving workers access to retirement savings plans will go a long way toward staving off a fiscal crisis. - May 10, 2006
• Taxing Marriages
  A combination made not in heaven but by Congress and the IRS. - February 26, 2007
• Rising Rate Strategies
  - April 27, 2006
• Beware Of Tax Refund Loans
  Why pay fees and surcharges on your own money when the IRS typically sends refunds within ten to 14 days? - February 10, 2006
• Moving Expense
  If you move due to a change in jobs, you may be able to deduct expenses. - January 24, 2006
• Alimony
  No two settlements are alike, but almost all include the payment of alimony. - January 24, 2006
• Taxes 2006
  Yes, it's that time of year again. Did I hear a collective groan? - January 12, 2006
• Tax Planning In the Dark
  When Congress is in session, it's best to arrange your financial affairs very defensively. Herewith, some specifics. - December 12, 2005