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House Votes to Repeal Taxation on Work Cell Phones

May 7, 2010

On April 15, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal a law requiring workers to pay taxes when they use employer-provided cell phones for personal reasons.
The measure would end the need for employers to keep detailed records when employees use company-owned cell phones or similar devices for both business reasons and personal convenience. The [...]

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Oregon Announces A Tax Amnesty Bill From October 1 - November 19

August 19, 2009

The Oregon Legislature passed a tax amnesty bill (SB 880) on June 29, 2009. Governor Kulongoski signed the bill into law July 15, 2009. The amnesty program will waive all penalties and one-half of the interest for taxpayers that either file overdue returns or amend returns to report and pay any under-reported tax.

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Kulongoski Signs Three New Tax Bills - Opponents Plan Ballot Referendum

July 20, 2009

Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski signed three new tax bills passed recently by the state legislature. The measures will raise the state’s minimum corporate tax, income taxes on businesses and taxes on Oregon’s wealthiest individuals. The bills aim to raise $733 million for tax years 2009-2011. Meanwhile, opponents of the new taxes, led by a group [...]

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers: Take Advantage of Recovery Act Benefits

July 20, 2009

With 2009 now half over, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to take advantage of the numerous tax breaks made available earlier this year in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The recovery law provides tax incentives for first-time homebuyers, people purchasing new cars, those interested in making their homes more energy efficient and [...]

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IRS 2010 Tax Tips
- First-Time Homebuyer Credit Tax Tips
  If you purchased or entered into a binding contract to purchase a home in 2009 or early 2010, you may be eligible to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Credit.
- Five Tips for Great Record-Keeping
  There are many records you have that may help document items on your tax return. You’ll need this documentation should the IRS select your return for examination.
- Getting More Time to File your Tax Return
  If you can’t meet the April deadline to file your tax return, you can get an automatic six month extension of time to file from the IRS.
- Going Green May Reduce Your Taxes
  When you invest in energy-efficient products, you may be saving money on both your energy bills and your tax return.
- Here’s What Happens After You File
  Most taxpayers have already filed their federal tax returns, but many may still have questions about refund status, recordkeeping, mistakes and what to do if you move.
- Seven Important Facts about Your Appeal Rights
  The IRS provides an appeals system for those who do not agree with the results of a tax return examination or with other adjustments to their tax liability.
- Ten Facts About Amended Returns
  You can make a change or an adjustment to a tax return you’ve already filed by filing an amended return.
- Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Making Federal Tax Payments
  Here are 10 important things the IRS wants you to know about making tax payments correctly.

Taxes

House Votes to Repeal Taxation on Work Cell Phones

Oregon Announces A Tax Amnesty Bill From October 1 - November 19

Kulongoski Signs Three New Tax Bills - Opponents Plan Ballot Referendum

IRS Reminds Taxpayers: Take Advantage of Recovery Act Benefits

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IRS 2010 Tax Tips