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The Fiscal Cliff Fact Check

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Checking the facts on President Obama and the ‘fiscal cliff’ deal.

There are some important facts which President Obama fails to mention in a Web video concerning the fiscal deal that leave the wrong impression concerning its impact on both the deficit and the taxpayers:

The president tells everyone that “middle-class families” Re not going to have to pay anywhere up to $2000 in additional taxes this coming year. This is certainly true in regard to income taxes however Obama fails to also tell the public about a payroll tax cut expiring. That expiration means that approximately 77% of all … Read the rest

Turbo Tax Free Edition Takes The Hassle Out Of Filing Your Taxes

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With tax season approaching rapidly, many people have begun thinking about using software programs like TurboTax to help them prepare their taxes.  With the April 17 deadline rapidly approaching, now is the time to begin planning how you want to file your taxes this year.

TurboTax is one of the most popular programs in the country, and this year’s free edition is a great way to find out whether the software is right for you.  TurboTax software walks you through each step of the filing process, turning tricky tax topics into easy to understand questions that you can complete in … Read the rest