Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 4:27PM ET - U.S. Markets Closed.
Taxes
Both candidates promise overall cuts, but vary widely on specifics. With Election Day weeks away and the economy being a premier issue, political rhetoric about taxes is heating up... read more
- Rescue Cost: Hundreds of Billions
- McCain's Economic Plan Aims for Tax Changes
- The Ranks of the Ultrawealthy Grow
- Use the IRS to Ease the Bear's Big Bite
- What's Your Share of the Nation's Tax Bill?
- Stayin' Alive: How to Cheat the Estate Tax
- Rebates: Spend, Invest or Pay Off Bills?
Top Stories
- Candidates' crisis plansCNNMoney.com - Today, Wed, Oct 15, 2008
- Candidates: Capital gains tax gap widensCNNMoney.com - Today, Wed, Oct 15, 2008
- Utah beer sales falling while tobacco sales risingAP - Today, Wed, Oct 15, 2008
- Dozens of Texas school districts attempt tax hikesAP - Today, Wed, Oct 15, 2008
Most Popular Articles
- eBay Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 ResultsBusiness Wire - Wed, Oct 15 - 4:14pm ET
- Wall Street sinks on fears of deep recessionReuters - Wed, Oct 15 - 4:10pm ET
- Spansion Reports Third Quarter 2008 ResultsPR Newswire - Wed, Oct 15 - 4:10pm ET
- Polycom Reports Third Quarter 2008 EarningsMarketwire - Wed, Oct 15 - 4:05pm ET
Expert Opinion
Overlooked Tax Deductions for Last-Minute Filers
By Laura RowleyIf you've put off filing your tax returns, here are some lesser-known deductions that could save you even more money.
- Top Tax Tips for Younger Filersby Anya Kamenetz
- Get More for (and From) Your Money in Tough Timesby Suze Orman
- Act Now to Make 2008 Less Taxingby Suze Orman
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Coping With the Local Tax CrunchBusinessWeek –Wed, Aug 6 - 12:00am ETWatch video
- Trade Properties To Keep The Taxman At BayInvestopedia –Wed, Jun 25 - 4:25pm ETWatch video
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Tax ProcrastinatorsBusinessWeek –Sun, Apr 13 - 12:00am ETWatch video
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Taxes: Adjusting Your WithholdingMoney Talks –Mon, Mar 24 - 6:00am ETWatch video -
Taxes: Changes for 2008Money Talks –Fri, Mar 21 - 6:00am ETWatch video
Rates
See today's average rates across the country.
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Loan Type Today Last Week 30 Year Fixed 6.23% 5.80% 15 Year Fixed 5.90% 5.52% 1 Year ARM 7.36% 7.65% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo 7.58% 7.15% 5/1 ARM 5.95% 5.82% 3/1 ARM 5.75% 5.75% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week $30K Home Equity Loan 7.66% 7.64% $50K Home Equity Loan 7.25% 7.25% $75K Home Equity Loan 7.26% 7.26% $30K HELOC 5.24% 5.29% $50K HELOC 4.88% 4.90% $75K HELOC 4.89% 4.91% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week 36 Month New Car Loan 6.79% 6.75% 48 Month New Car Loan 6.57% 6.80% 60 Month New Car Loan 6.58% 6.82% 72 Month New Car Loan 6.44% 6.44% 36 Month Used Car Loan 7.16% 7.13% 48 Month Used Car Loan 6.83% 6.93% Source: Bankrate -
Card Type Today Last Week Balance Transfer 10.31% 10.03% Low Interest 11.01% 10.97% For Bad Credit 13.02% 13.12% Cash Back 11.47% 11.46% Business 11.10% 10.91% Airline 12.75% 12.69% Source: CreditCards.com
Top 5 Questions & Answers
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Asked by Beautiful, Unethical, Dangerous
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2I didn't file taxes, is it too late to get the money the government sent out to everyone?
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3Should I challenge my Property Tax Assessment?
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4If I live in New Hampshire and work in Massachusettes, do I have to pay MA state income tax?
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5What is the most common Tax program used by tax professional and CPAs ??
