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Personal Finance > Tax Center
 
Latest:
Six don't-miss tax breaks
You may find one or a few that can help reduce your tax liability on your 2005 return. (more)


Report: IRS holding back refunds
Taxpayer Advocate says poor service and delays in refunds are most serious issues facing taxpayers. (more)

Higher IRS fees may tax patience
Newspaper report says prices charged for agency rulings on individual cases will soar. (more)

House passes investment tax breaks
The White House-backed measure is part of a broader tax package for next year. (more)

401(k)s as tax breaks
How much should you withhold?
Taming the tax man
 
How does your tax guy rate?
Estate planning tips
5 ways to avoid an audit



Key Tax Breaks
  2006 max contribution Catch-up for age 50+
410(k) $15,000 $20,000
IRA $4,000 $5,000
529 and FSA $5,000 --
See more in Money 101:
• The virtues of a 401(k)
• The IRA advantage
• Tax-savvy savings options

TAX RATES
Rate Single Couple*
10% $7,300 $14,600
15% $29,700 $59,400
25% $71,950 $119,950
28% $150,150 $182,800
33% $326,450 $326,450
35% over $326,450 over $326,450
* for married couples filing jointly
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Dec 7: 5:06p   House passes bill on AMT relief
Dec 6: 10:35a   The tax-pain threshold
Dec 5: 7:32a   Road rage? IRS cuts miles writeoff
Dec 4: 6:29p   Tax reform push may be delayed
Nov 21: 3:23p   Year-end tax moves
Nov 18: 12:55p   Senate passes popular tax cuts
Nov 18: 2:20p   Senate approves $60 billion tax-cut bill
Nov 18: 2:07p   Ex-tax man says: You're paying too much
Nov 16: 10:45a   Big difference in tax bills on the Hill
Nov 15: 6:42p   Senate tax bill nixes tax-cut extension
Nov 11: 5:19p   No major AMT relief in House bill
Nov 10: 6:29p   Dread losing home and state tax breaks?
Nov 10: 1:40p   Grassley delays vote on tax bill
Nov 10: 9:33a   AMT 101
Nov 8: 4:54p   AMT relief vs. investment tax cuts
Nov 7: 3:38p   Year-end tax tips
Nov 4: 6:38p   Tax reform: How would you fare?
Nov 3: 3:02p   IRS: audits increase 20%
Nov 3: 2:11p   Home tax breaks: Current vs. proposed
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