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H&R Block to dismiss 23 percent of staff on grounds of redundancy

The largest U.S. tax preparer H&R Block Inc reported that it will cut about 325 filled and 180 open positions, representing about 23 percent of its corporate support staffing, by April 30.

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New York Tax Filers Have April 17 Deadline

Acting New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Barbara G. Billet today reminded New York taxpayers that the deadline for filing all personal income tax returns this year falls on Tuesday, April 17.

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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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China Tax reform means foreign and local companies equal

China's finance minister has introduced a new corporate tax law. China's tax rate for all companies will now be a standard 25 per cent, bringing to an end different rates for foreign and domestic companies.

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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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Free Online Tax Filing Available to Many Military Members

The Internal Revenue Service reminds members of the military to take advantage of Free File, which allows taxpayers to prepare and e-file their federal income tax return online for free. Taxpayers who have an adjusted gross income of $52,000 or less in 2006 are eligible.

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Home Computer E-File Usage Grows in 2007

The Internal Revenue Service announced today that taxpayers are continuing to file their tax returns electronically from home computers at a record pace, up almost 7 percent from the same period last year.

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Tax Tips: What You Need to Know

Texas CPAs Explain How Service Industry Workers Need to Report Their Income in Taxes.

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Identity Theft: Protecting Your Tax Information

What does your tax preparer need to know about Identity Theft?

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Tax Benefits Parents Need to Know

"Jackson Hewitt Tax Time Tips." This week's tips highlight several tax issues worth considering by parents.

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Personal Finance: Your Tax Knowledge Test.

Whether you are doing taxes on your own, or in the nearest Walmart you should know your deductions in order to claim properly and present right evidence to the tax preparer. This is important in order to manage your money and personal finances properly.

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TurboTax Taps Kiplinger for Expert Content

Kiplinger Ends H&R Block Relationship; Allies with Tax Software Leader

Intuit Inc. and The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. today announced a new relationship that will deepen the already rich tax content included in industry-leading TurboTax® products and Web sites.

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