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Getting an extension

If you won't be able to finish your taxes, even with the new deadlines, you can always file for an extension. (Boston Globe, 4/17/07)

It's the extras that define tax-prep software

Mass. tax rules have their own quirks

10 tips to get you through your 2006 returns

IRS spokeswoman Peggy Riley offers filing advice

Frequently asked questions:

Amending your return

Education-related or children-related:

Getting full tax credit for your kids

The student loan interest reduction

Section 529 -- college savings

Coverdell Education savings accounts

The child and dependent care tax credit

Donations:

Donee acknowledgements of motor vehicle, boat, and airplane contributions

Gift-giving: You can't take it with you

Benefits of donating property

Separating fact from fiction in vehicle donation programs

Miscellaneous:

Identity theft 101 for individuals

Moving expenses may be tax deductible

Volunteers, don't pass up the opportunity to deduct out of pocket expenses

Understanding the individual alternative minimum tax

Uncle Sam can make some birthdays more or less taxing

There's no place like home

Smart ways to put your tax refund to work

Tax benefits of hiring your children

Tax breaks for our soldiers

Tax breaks that help when disaster strikes

Business-related:

Tax planning for the self-employed

Business entertainment

Business meals and entertainment expenses

Job hunting: What you can, can't deduct

Sale of residence with a home office

Going into business for yourself

Cash vs. accrual accounting

Business travel deductions

Combining business and vacation travel

Employee education deductions

How are dividends taxed?

Business entities: What are the differences?

Deductible investment-related expenses

An income "to do" list for newlyweds

Depreciation deductions on rental properties

Important filing tips:

10 must-know tax terms

No sweat tax filing tips

Are you having too much tax withheld?

Have you overpaid your taxes?

Applying for a tax extension

Appealing the IRS

Hold on to those tax records

Last minute tax return checklist

Tax audit triggers

Organization

The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants is available to answer tax questions.

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CPA James Downey (3/4/07)

CPA Buz Aaron (3/15/07)

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