Dolans.com - Taxes

2009 Tax Law Changes You Need to Know

Ken Dolan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:02:00 GMT

Most of us only think about taxes once a year. And that's why so many people pay more than they have to. If you want to slash your 2009 taxes, you must act right now before it's too late. Here are 11 tax changes you need to know about.

Millions Will Have to Repay This Year's Tax Credit

Daria Dolan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:35:34 GMT

Whoever said, "Never look a gift horse in the mouth" never met Congress. Thanks to the latest stupidity from Congress, 15 million taxpayers will have to repay between $250-$400 of the tax credit they received as part of this year's stimulus package. Part of the $800 billion stimulus bill the Administration pushed down our throats was the centerpiece $400 tax credit for workers that kicked in last April.

Loaning Money to Family and Friends

Ken & Daria Dolan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:11:00 GMT

In this tough economy, it's tough to get a loan. This has many people asking family and friends for a loan. We know how much you care for your loved ones, but money and family don't often mix well. Here's what you need to consider and how to protect everyone involved.

Six Tax Tips Every Homeowner Will Love

Ken Dolan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:21:00 GMT

There are many opportunities to deduct expenses from everyday living - if you know where to look for them! We want to help you keep as much of your hard-earned money as possible so we're about to clue you in to these tax-saving possibilities. Following just one of these Dolan tips could save you hundreds on your tax bill this year!

Porkapalooza: Government Spending is out of Control--Exhibit #23

Daria Dolan — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:48:20 GMT

Welcome to a new regular feature on Daily Money Dish! Porkapalooza is our way of showing you each week just what it is that you are going to work to pay for every week as a taxpayer. We will expose government waste, fraud and idiocy so that you can see exactly how your hard earned tax dollars are being spent.

We hope that we can shine an unwelcome spotlight on these shenanigans and that you will put your representatives in Washington on notice that you are watching and won't stand for it any longer!

Housing Prices Expected to Drop--Again

Ken & Daria Dolan — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:32:27 GMT

The collapse of housing prices since 2006 you must admit the collapse has been of biblical proportions. And it's about to get even worse.

There will be fewer buyers in the market in coming months, which is why Fiserv, a financial information and analysis firm is predicting another 11.3% drop in the value of homes by June of next year.

We can hear homeowners' collective gasp with this latest pronouncement. But let's talk about what will drive the drop and what you can do about it.

This Dog Won't Hunt

Daria Dolan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:47:01 GMT

If you think you've heard it all from the morons in Congress, you ain't heard nothing yet. Rising quickly to the top of the "stupid" pile is a tax proposal from Rep. Thaddeus McCotter. The country is mired in unemployment, health care reform and home foreclosures, but this guy is worried about a tax break for pet owners?!

Sample Loan Note

Ken Dolan — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:01:00 GMT

In our current rough economy, it's not uncommon for family members to turn to each other for a loan. It's an important decision, and writing up a loan agreement can help protect you from future problems. Our sample form gets you started.