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Bankrate.com: 2006 Taxes Headlines
Advice to keep you on track for the big day in April -- and throughout the year

• June 15 filing deadline for some
  Don't panic. This month's IRS due date only affects folks who must pay estimated taxes. But if you are required to submit a 1040ES, don't miss your payment or it could cost you more later. - June 12, 2009
• Find the tax professional who's right for you
  You can protect yourself from tax scams by hiring a reputable tax preparer. Here are some tips to help you find a good tax professional. - April 17, 2009
• Time's up! It's tax deadline day
  No more excuses. You must send something to the IRS by the deadline or face the consequences. - April 15, 2009
• Coming up with tax cash
  If tax day is pay day and you can't pay the IRS, don't panic. Here are some options. - April 15, 2009
• 10-point tax checklist
  Don't send your return until you complete this simple last-minute review. - April 14, 2009

Bankrate.com: Top stories
Tips and strategies for stretching and spending your money

Bankrate.com: Small business Headlines
Straightforward advice for people in business -- and those who want to start one.

• 5 small-biz expenses to cut, and 5 to keep
  When it comes time to cut business expenses, which ones are expendable, and which do you keep? - July 24, 2009
• Small-biz owners save rent by moving home
  You can save big by moving your office home, but make sure you take into account the drawbacks. - July 22, 2009
• Small business ROBS may hurt retirement
  Using a ROBS to fund a small business can create tax problems and put your retirement at risk. - July 14, 2009
• 3 ways to boost your small business
  Starting a new business in the recession? Get free or low-cost help from these agencies. - July 8, 2009
• Starting a business in a recession
  There are advantages to launching a startup in down times. Follow these tips to make it successful. - June 30, 2009

Bankrate.com: Advice Headlines
Get personal finance advice from Bankrate.com experts.

• Watch for 'cash for clunkers' scams
  Don't give out personal data to a middleman, and make sure a dealer isn't sneaking in unwanted fees. - July 31, 2009
• 'Official' owner wants cash for a clunker
  This owner may be out of the money. You must be the car's owner for a least a year to get the cash. - July 31, 2009
• Home equity can be used to buy car
  Home equity products can be used to fund a car purchase. But there are risks for the homeowner. - July 31, 2009
• How to spend extra money smartly
  Pay down credit cards, but also set a budget and save some cash in an emergency fund for hard times. - July 30, 2009
• When a HELOC is used for a business
  A couple wonders if interest on a HELOC is tax-deductible if the loan is used for an LLC. - July 30, 2009

Forbes.com: Tax News
Tax news and reports from Forbes.com

• Making A Smooth Transfer
  Own your own business? Here's a big-picture look at what good estate planning should accomplish for you. - August 14, 2008
• Nightmare On Elm Street
  Declining home prices and higher adjustable rate mortgage payments spell big trouble for some borrowers. - September 21, 2006
• Who's A Domestic Producer?
  Big U.S. businesses await some answers from Washington. - May 10, 2006
• Small Biz Can Save Retirement
  Giving workers access to retirement savings plans will go a long way toward staving off a fiscal crisis. - May 10, 2006
• Taxing Marriages
  A combination made not in heaven but by Congress and the IRS. - February 26, 2007
• Rising Rate Strategies
  - April 27, 2006
• Beware Of Tax Refund Loans
  Why pay fees and surcharges on your own money when the IRS typically sends refunds within ten to 14 days? - February 10, 2006
• Moving Expense
  If you move due to a change in jobs, you may be able to deduct expenses. - January 24, 2006
• Alimony
  No two settlements are alike, but almost all include the payment of alimony. - January 24, 2006
• Taxes 2006
  Yes, it's that time of year again. Did I hear a collective groan? - January 12, 2006
• Tax Planning In the Dark
  When Congress is in session, it's best to arrange your financial affairs very defensively. Herewith, some specifics. - December 12, 2005