The tax refunds. While taxes may not be all that enjoyable, the tax refunds tends to bring a smile when someone finds out they get one. But there is usually some waiting involved. The standard paper filing, although many are more familiar with this method of filing, is slowing reaching obsolescence.

When it comes to investing your money it makes sense to save as much as you can on the tax you have to pay. By saving and investing in tax-efficient ways you can keep more of the returns for yourself - and hand less back to the taxman.

Tax season is a stressful time of year for everyone. As a businessperson you may get entangled in a complex web of tax rules and regulations. Do you have questions pertaining to Income Tax Rates, Child Tax Credit, Education IRAs, Student Loan Interest Deduction, Estate & Gift Taxes, or the Marriage Penalty Relief?

The second quarter estimated tax payment is due in less than two weeks (June 15). Do you know if you need to make estimated tax payments? The federal income tax system is a pay-as-you-go tax system. That means you pay taxes as you earn income throughout the year...

The estate of a deceased person is subject to estate tax levied by the government. This tax is levied on his taxable estate, the value of which is arrived at by reducing his gross estate by something known as allowable deductions, where the gross estate is the total value of all the assets owned by the deceased at the time of his death.

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If you own property or assets of substantial value and have not yet thought about estate planning, it is time to start doing your calculations in order to put a plan in place. If you die having property, the state levies tax on your estate.

If you die owning property, whether substantial or not, the property has to go to someone after your death. You can make your estate plans and make a will specifying whom you want your assets to go to, which may include one or more persons.

Andorra has seen a sharp rise in residency applications over the last two years as rival tax haven Monaco's property prices have become among the most expensive in Europe. The Andorra authorities have responded by more than doubling the residency application quotas allowed in any one year.

Ski resorts across Europe are having to face up to a future of shorter seasons if global warming predictions are correct. Andorra is looking to diversify to protect her economy from the environmental fallout.

If you sell on eBay, or if you have an online business, listen up. There are several tax issues in the news right now that could have a huge impact on the way you do business.

The reason for making an estate plan is to ensure that all your assets are handled in accordance with your intentions after your demise. The plan consists of creating a host of legal documents which may include deeds of trusts, a will and other legal instruments.

Just because you work at home does not mean you are not subject to the same taxes as any other business venture.

In a surprise move for a tax haven, Monaco has compiled and released her first ever GDP figures. It's part of a move to play a bigger role in world politics.

When selling a home for a profit, there are always questions on how a home owner will be effected by capital gains. Learn how capital gains effects the sell of a home.