Richard A. Chapo

The IRS has changed the regulations on donating vehicles to charities. If you donated a car last year, you need to read the following to understand the new rules.

As you know, raising a family is a full time job and can put stress on your finances. Fortunately, you can claim a tax credit to help cut your IRS bill if you have kids.Getting a Tax Credit for Your KidsWith a tax deduction, you are reducing the...

Two things in life are certain – death and taxes. Here’s what to do if the two are combined as far as filing a tax return. Tax Returns for the DeceasedIf a person dies, their finances are immediately converted into something called an...

Getting married is the greatest day for 50 percent of couples. The other 50 percent get divorced. Perhaps the marriage tax penalty has something to do with it.

Hell hath no fury like a person who just found out the alternative minimum tax applies to them. The IRS has set up an online tool to figure out if you do.

On of the largest burden on very small employers is dealing with taxes. Fortunately, the IRS has taken a major step to reduce this burden.Quarterly Federal Tax Returns – Not!There are millions of small businesses that labor under the burden of...

Ah, don’t you love those Nigerian scams? I’m the brother of Finance Minister… Well, they are finally being prosecuted and going to jail.

Net telephone service providers are facing a huge problem. A court has upheld FCC regulations requiring the voice over internet protocol providers to provide 911 services.911 RulesAs you know, traditional telephone companies provide 911 call...

Grokster fought the law and the law won. Having lost in a Supreme Court ruling, Grokster has shut down and settled with the recording and movie industry.

It seems a day doesn’t go by without a company announcing it has lost or had customer data stolen. TransUnion Credit Agency has now joined the parade of identity theft.