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2004 Florida sales tax deduction table: Click here to see how to deduct sales tax. |
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Have a question on taxes or other money issues? Send them to Times personal finance editor Helen Huntley. |
Income Tax 2005
January 30, 2005
Not all tax on things you buy is deductible
By HELEN HUNTLEY
The new sales tax deduction for federal income tax returns is prompting some creative thinking by Florida taxpayers. The basic line of reasoning goes like this: I paid for something and it had a tax, so it must have been a sales tax and therefore deductible.
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January 28, 2005
State tax credits left unclaimed
By HELEN HUNTLEY
Thousands of low-income Floridians haven't applied for the Earned Income Tax Credit, officials say.
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January 23, 2005
Here's where to go for help with your tax return
By HELEN HUNTLEY
BY TELEPHONE
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Disasters may yield deductions
By HELEN HUNTLEY
Did one of Florida's hurricanes send a tree crashing through your roof last year? Did the hurricanes or the Asian tsunami inspire you to new levels of generosity? If so, your disaster-related expenses are potential tax breaks.
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It's that time again
By HELEN HUNTLEY
It won't be as taxing as last year. Lower rates and marriage penalty relief continue, and a majority of returns may be filed electronically.
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Sales tax deduction a bonus this year
By HELEN HUNTLEY
The hottest news this tax season is a new sales tax deduction that will benefit Floridians who itemize deductions. Some will be able to shave hundreds of dollars from their tax bills.
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Ten tips: Start preparing taxes soon, but thoroughly
By HELEN HUNTLEY
Enjoy doing your taxes? We didn't think so. But here are some tried-and-true tips that make it more likely that your return will be right and that the IRS won't be inspired to come around asking questions later:
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January 8, 2005
New law gives disaster donors a fast tax break
By HELEN HUNTLEY
Charitable giving in the wake of the tsunami in South Asia can be deducted on 2004 returns. But remember that in 2005.
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December 18, 2004
Deducting sales tax? IRS has the details
By HELEN HUNTLEY
The agency publishes tables to calculate savings through the newly available deduction.
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