Tax Breaks

At a time when we are supposed to be thinking of those less fortunate, the possibility of the charity tax break being eliminated makes it hard to give like I want to.

Why I am hoping the Republicans and Democrats can put aside their differences and give the middle class a hand. We need the cut in Social Security payroll taxes.

In 2010 the California Department of Insurance has sold $23.6 million dollars in tax breaks to insurance companies and banks.

Republicans won't negotiate with tax breaks. Democrats won't negotiate with Social Security and Medicare. President Obama says default and government shutdown is unnaceptable. Then he says entitlement programs are negotiable. But not tax breaks?

Despite expecting profits in the area of $125 billion for 2011, oil company executives are in Washington trying to hold onto $2 billion in tax breaks.

Several House Democrats are pushing to end tax breaks and benefits for the top five Big Oil companies. However, Republicans blocked the effort today while pushing their own bill to speed up the permit process for oil drilling in the Gulf.

House Speaker, John Boehner, told ABC World News that he is open to repealing the multi-billion dollar tax breaks on major oil companies. This could reshape Republican views overall on subsidies and tax breaks.

But in suggesting that the government eliminate tax breaks to oil companies to help fund research for tomorrow's energy, it might be a good idea to consider that doing so might be more detrimental to Americans as both taxpayers and consumers...

If you are a homeschooler, it may sound great to be able to get a tax break for your homeschooler.

You can't throw rocks while living in a glass house, or you shouldn't if you don't want them coming back at you. But Roy Barnes did this year, and now he is paying for it--literally and figuratively.

Texas oil industry profits could take a major hit if Congress enacts Obama's plan to eliminate tax breaks and incentives for oil production.

There are several tax breaks for businesses that expired at the end of 2009 and will be gone forever unless Congress acts quickly to revive them.

Many tax breaks are available for single parents and low income couples

Congress failed to extend 50 tax breaks before ending session; thus, these breaks will all expire on 01-01-10.

THE fundamental issues highlighted in "Caring for elders tough and expensive" (The Star, July 30), "Give tax breaks for Parents' allowance" (The Star, July 30) and....

The stimulus package of 2009 offers a "tax break" for couples ($1000) and for singles ($500). What does that mean to you? Well, first we have to define "tax break" in order to resolve the confusion.

If you are a home owner, then you are qualified to get a good tax break on selling your home. With the correct strategies you can lock a profit of up to $250,000 ($500,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly) tax free

For certain occupations Uncle Sam is allowing special tax breaks. Under the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax code, certain occupations are treated more favorably than others.

Michigan Rep. McCotter proposes HAPPY, a bill that would provide a $3,500 tax break to pet owners.

Create a tax break for parents with children that have good grades. This would get parents more involved and concerned with their child's education.

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, energy efficient building materials can qualify for a tax break!

An examination of IRS Publication 1828, "Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations: Benefits and Responsibilities under the Federal Tax Law."

Up to 20 percent of low and low-middle income tax breaks go unclaimed, according to IRS estimates.

Deductions, deductions, deductions! You can do a lot of things with a land trust to avoid the tax man and still help those who may be less fortunate within society.

Tax breaks are just one more reason to consider geothermal energy use in your home or building.

Low-middle income families -- not just low-low income -- qualify for federal tax credits for earned income, child-rearing and child day care. Here's the scoop.

NYC is offering a tax break that is not what it appears to be.

If you want in on the tax break of an environmentally friendly car, now is the time to act.

A review of the awesome book "It's How Much You Keep That Counts" by Ronald R. Mueller, MBA, Ph.D. and Joe H. Craft, CPA. It's a plain English step by step guide to Home business tax breaks that are LEGAL.

The Bush era tax cuts disproportionately benefited the wealthy and large business. But they are not creating new jobs. Small businesses deserve stronger tax breaks because they create the jobs.

A sad truth about our jobless picture

There is really no cap on the amount of money a motivated writer can earn, but beware of how you handle your taxes.

The difference between tax breaks and government investment, and why we need less of one and more of the other in order to create jobs and bring about economic recovery.

Haiku about the deficits facing our states.

Tired of wanton spending? I think I've got the answer - harsh, but the only way viable!