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Taxes
Many people whose incomes fell this year will get a second chance to qualify for an economic-stimulus check next year, thanks to a little-noticed tax-law twist... read more
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- What's Your Share of the Nation's Tax Bill?
- Stayin' Alive: How to Cheat the Estate Tax
Top Stories
- Colorado lawmakers look at drastic budget cutsAP - Today, Tue, Jan 6, 2009
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- Muni bond jitters mean bargain prices for buyersAP - Today, Tue, Jan 6, 2009
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Expert Opinion
Overlooked Tax Deductions for Last-Minute Filers
By Laura RowleyIf you've put off filing your tax returns, here are some lesser-known deductions that could save you even more money.
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Rates
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Loan Type Today Last Week 30 Year Fixed 5.33% 5.22% 15 Year Fixed 4.97% 5.05% 1 Year ARM 5.65% 5.63% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo 7.05% 6.85% 5/1 ARM 5.86% 5.84% 3/1 ARM 5.73% 5.70% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week $30K Home Equity Loan 8.25% 8.29% $50K Home Equity Loan 8.10% 8.17% $75K Home Equity Loan 8.09% 8.17% $30K HELOC 4.76% 4.93% $50K HELOC 4.44% 4.68% $75K HELOC 4.44% 4.67% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week 36 Month New Car Loan 6.68% 6.70% 48 Month New Car Loan 6.73% 6.74% 60 Month New Car Loan 6.76% 6.77% 72 Month New Car Loan 6.44% 6.44% 36 Month Used Car Loan 7.08% 7.08% 48 Month Used Car Loan 6.99% 6.96% Source: Bankrate -
Card Type Today Last Week Balance Transfer Credit Cards 10.46% 9.87% Low Interest Credit Cards 11.50% 11.15% Instant Approval Credit Cards 11.63% 11.86% Reward Credit Cards 12.06% 11.82% Credit Cards For Bad Credit 12.15% 12.15% Airline Credit Cards 12.33% 12.45% Source: CreditCards.com
Top 5 Questions & Answers
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2I didn't file taxes, is it too late to get the money the government sent out to everyone?
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3Should I challenge my Property Tax Assessment?
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4If I live in New Hampshire and work in Massachusettes, do I have to pay MA state income tax?
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5What is the most common Tax program used by tax professional and CPAs ??
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