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Tax Deductions for Professional Gamblers

What could be better than winning $8.3 million at the World Series of Poker next week? Not paying taxes on all $8.3 million. Since a federal court ruling two years ago, there are tax deductions for professional gamblers similar to those for self-employed contractors […]

7 Most Outrageous Tax Deductions

Think only celebrities and big corporations get away with outrageous tax deductions? We’ve put together a few reasonable ones you can take advantage of next year, and a few of the more outrageous tax deductions for fun. 1. Put your pup to work! Employing […]

Are Game Show Prizes Taxed?

Before you envy those game show contestants who win big, you need to hear the rest of the story. Some winners scoop up prizes worth tens of thousands of dollars, and maybe even a car. But often they don’t realize that those […]

Do I Qualify for the IRS Fresh Start Initiative?

Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rolled out its Fresh Start Initiative, aimed at helping struggling taxpayers. The initiative allows qualified taxpayers to avoid the IRS Failure to File penalty. This penalty is usually placed on unpaid tax balances, with accrued interest. Qualified individuals can request a six-month payment extension in which no […]

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