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Tax Advantaged Long-Term Care Insurance Overlooked By Employees

The majority of employees with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are not aware of the ability to use funds to purchase long-term care insurance a new study finds.

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Ten Odd Tax Deductions You Can Have Last Minute

A story published in today's TurboTax details ten very odd tax deductions that IRS actually allows and that you can have in case you still have to file your taxes today or applying for an IRS tax extension.

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Clinton Writes-Off $13.2m Campaign Loans, Must Write-Off Any Tax Deduction

Bloomberg reports that Hillary Clinton Writes Off $13.2 Million Loan to Campaign, by Jonathan D. Salant.

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IRS Mileage Rate Increases For 2008 July-Dec.

IRS yesterday announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2008. Taxpayers may use the optional standard mileage rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. IRS mileage rate increase is designed to be a fairsolution for businesses.

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IRS Approves 1031 Exchange of Vacation Homes

The IRS has created a new "safe harbor" that allows vacation home owners to exchange their mixed-use properties and still receive 1031 treatment. Here are some of the rules you must follow for this exchange, reports Smart Money.

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It's not too late — Don't miss 2007 tax deduction opportunities!

The year is closing, but there's still time to purchase HP business desktop PCs and add-on options/accessories to help you increase productivity and your tax-deduction potential.

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Lesser-Known Tax Deductions You Don't Want to Overlook

Texas CPAs Explain How to Take Some Less Common Tax Deductions

When you overlook tax deductions, you overlook tax-savings opportunities. The Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants explains that while taxpayers are generally familiar with common deductions, such as mortgage interest and medical expenses, they can fail to claim others. Here is a rundown of some lesser-known tax deductible expenses.

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Parents of Children With Learning Disabilities May Qualify for Significant Tax Benefits

Parents and guardians of children in the United States suffering from learning disabilities (LD) often qualify for considerable tax deductions. As Americans across the country file their income taxes this year, many may be unaware of significant benefits available to them.

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