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Maximum Deposit and Balance Limits for Checking Accounts
Having a bank account can simplify money management, but itâs important to know that there may be limits on how much money you can put in and move through your accounts. Limits like these can impact the timing and efficiency of your transactions. Banking details matter to almost all of us. According to the Federal […]
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When Is the Best Time to Book Fall Travel?
While you might think that summer is the most popular time to travel, fall travel is also primetime for many people to hop a flight, get behind the wheel, or otherwise head off on an adventure. After all, not everyone is tied to school schedules that dictate spring break and summer vacations. People looking for […]
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The Top 16 Careers for the Future
Unless you’re one of the lucky ones that knows what they want to do when they grow up at birth, then finding the perfect career path is never an easy decision. Always keep in mind that finding your dream job often comes after having a variety of experiences in different industries before settling into that […]
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Getting the most from your charitable deductions
Charitable deductions can be a complex and confusing area of your tax return. Understanding what you can deduct and what you can’t deduct can be confusing. Documenting it properly adds yet another layer of difficulty. To help sort it all out, I talked to Kelly Erb, (a.k.a. Taxgirl), and Kay Bell (of Don’t Mess With Taxes).
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- Erb is a tax attorney who runs her own tax law firm with her husband. She’s also been blogging about taxes for the past six years. Before striking out on her own, she clerked for the IRS, specializing in estate and gift taxes. She also worked for a boutique law firm that primarily handled estates and gifts.
- Bell is the author of The Truth About Paying Fewer Taxes, and the founding editor of Bankrate’s tax section. She has worked on Capital Hill with the House Ways and Means committee.
Both women offered great tips for getting the most from your charitable deductions while taking care to avoid pitfalls that could get your return flagged.
Should You Be Taking Charitable Deductions?
Most people give at least some money to charity, but few of us take our charitable deductions. In fact, only about a third of households itemize their deductions. The rest simply take the standard deduction, which for the 2010 tax year is:
Shop at the Best Thrift Stores in Nashville – Thrillist
Shop at the Best Thrift Stores in Nashville Thrillist
[Expired] Chase Sapphire Reserve 80,000 Points Bonus
Signup for the Chase Sapphire Reserve and get 80,000 points after $4,000 in spend within the first three months.
M&T braces for office-related commercial real estate stress – American Banker
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Car Rental Rates: How They Work
If you need wheels for an upcoming vacay, chances are youâre searching for rental options and trying to understand why prices can fluctuate so much. Typically, car rental rates vary based on supply and demand, just like airline tickets and hotel rooms. Lower availability generally means higher rental car rates. There are some obvious times […]
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