Benefiting from stimulus means tax planning

The $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is law and government agencies are now working on how to get the money to those who qualify.

Clarification: Stimulus-Tax Planning

In a story Feb. 19, The Associated Press reported that the federal stimulus plan contained a tax credit for homebuyers of 10 percent of the value of the home, up to $8,000. The story should have specified that the tax credit is only available to first-time homebuyers, which are defined as those who haven't owned a house for at least three years.

EU Pledges Campaign Against 1 Trillion Euros in Tax Evasion - Bloomberg

EU Pledges Campaign Against 1 Trillion Euros in Tax Evasion Bloomberg European Tax Commissioner Algirdas Semeta later this year will offer new proposals to combat tax havens and “aggressive tax planning,” so that nations don't lose revenue to unfair investment strategies, the EU said in a document distributed to ... and more »

Revenue figures today could affect Christie tax cut plans - NorthJersey.com

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Revenue figures today could affect Christie tax cut plans NorthJersey.com BY JOHN REITMEYER AND JULIET FLETCHER Governor Christie's “Jersey Comeback” budget and his signature income tax face a major test Tuesday: a revenue report for the most crucial month of the year which pits actual tax receipts against budget projections ... Gov. Christie, Sen. Sweeney cancel news conference to discuss tax proposal ...The Star-Ledger - NJ.com all 34 news articles »

Tax Planning for the divorcing and newly divorced - Reuters

Tax Planning for the divorcing and newly divorced Reuters By Amy Feldman | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Divorce and taxes: Two topics you'd probably rather not think about. But if you're going through a divorce, or recently finalized one, there are going to be tax issues that crop up. After all, your financial lives ... and more »