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		<title>Is Income from Solar Panels Taxable?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 17:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you sell electricity or credits from your solar energy panels, you may have to report that income to the IRS. There has not been a definitive ruling from the IRS on how exactly to treat income from solar panels on your taxes. The best course of action is to consult an accountant or tax [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Brief History of Tax Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:50:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year the IRS filing deadline does not fall on its normal gloomy day April 15 is a day that will live in infamy. In 1865, it was the day that Abraham Lincoln died, after being shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth in Ford’s Theater the night before, less than a week after [...]]]></description>
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		<title>IRS Form 4868 &#8211; How to File a Tax Extension</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tax Advisor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To get an IRS extension, file Form 4868 before Tuesday, April 17 We’re down to the last week of the tax season, and if you’re not scrambling to finish your return, you’re probably wondering, “How do I get a tax extension?” The answer is IRS Form 4868 [Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File [...]]]></description>
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		<title>1099 Tax Form &#8211; What Is It?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:18:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re trying to meet the upcoming tax deadline or file past year tax returns, you’ll need your 1099 forms 1099 forms are used to report income not included on a W-2 [Wage and Tax Statement], in other words income that is not included in wages, salaries, and tips. The 1099 is most commonly used [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tax Deadline Delayed for Kentuckians in Federal Disaster Area</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:45:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tax Advisor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 31 is the new 2012 tax deadline for those in the 21 Kentucky counties affected by the February 29 storms After the severe storms, tornadoes, strong winds, and flooding that hit parts of Kentucky on February 29, 2012, President Obama declared 21 counties in the state Presidential Disaster Areas. The IRS has responded with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Report Capital Gains with the New IRS Form 8949</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:30:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tax Advisor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the biggest 2011 tax change, the IRS adds a new capital gains form to fill out along with Schedule D Starting with 2011 taxes the IRS has all new rules for reporting capital gains, complete with a new Form 8949 [Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets]. Basically you have to list on Form [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Is Alternative Minimum Tax?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you make more than $37,225 you could be hit by the Alternative Minimum Tax The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is a parallel system of income tax that makes sure wealthy taxpayers pay at least a minimum amount of tax, primarily by limiting the benefits available from deductions. You could get hit by the AMT [...]]]></description>
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		<title>For 2011 Taxes, Avoid the Problem of Unclaimed Federal Tax Refunds</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:16:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[E-File taxes for 2011 and request direct deposit to get your refund faster One of the perennial tax questions, asked by thousands of taxpayers every year, is “When will I get my tax refund from the IRS?” For most, the refund is just slow in getting to them. But for some, their refund really is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2011 Tax Filing: What To Look For This Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:35:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tax Advisor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2011 tax season is set to begin! The RapidTax team comes together to wish you an excellent 2012 and a worry-free season. We welcome you and look forward to making your online tax filing this year as effortless as possible.File your tax return now, and get a smooth start to the tax season! We [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2012 Income Tax Deadlines</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:48:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tax Advisor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mind these tax deadlines as the new year begins 2012 will soon be here. Before you ring in the new year, take a look at the IRS tax calendar to remind yourself of the upcoming tax deadlines. January 10, 2012 &#8211; Those who earned more than $20 in tips during December must report tips to [...]]]></description>
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