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Deducting 529 Plan Losses

Thanks to their beneficial tax treatment, qualified tuition programs (QTPs - commonly referred to as 529 plans) have become the plan of choice for many taxpayers trying to save enough money to cover the ever-escalating costs of getting their child or gran... Read >

Enhanced Residential Energy Credit

Congress recently enhanced the tax credit for solar energy and added two new energy systems to the list of residential energy enhancements qualifying for the residential energy efficient property (REEP) credit. The recently enacted Energy Improvement and ... Read >

Where You Find A Good Accountant

The most obvious place to start looking for accounting help is a referral from a trusted relative, friend or business associate. Another option is the yellow pages. Most areas will have a wide variety of accountants listed in their phone book, and some wi... Read >

Year-end Tax Planning for a Volatile Stock Market

For many investors, this has been a frustrating year with various market sectors adversely shaped by record energy costs, a volatile housing finance market, and government intervention. As we look toward year-end, unless market conditions change dramatica... Read >

Year-end Tax Planning Ideas

Despite the confusion created by never-ending legislative changes, the current federal income tax environment still offers some significant planning opportunities. Now is the time to take advantage of the tax breaks Congress has provided before they dis... Read >