Posts Tagged ‘Tax Credit’

How to File a Federal Tax Extension

April 15 looms on the horizon. There may be any number of reasons that you are not prepared to file a tax return, from not having your dividend statements back, to waiting to get a home buyer tax credit, to straightforward procrastination. No matter your reasons, you can actually file for an extension. Any taxpayer is eligible to get a six month extension for filing a tax return. You have to file for the extension by April 15, and then you will have until October 15 to get your documentation together and file your actual return. Photo by alancleaver_2000 via… Read the whole article...

File a Tax Extension Instead of an Amended Return

As April 15 inches closer, many are beginning to get their tax documents together and prepare to file their tax returns. However, there are many who don’t have all their tax documents by the requisite time, or who want a little extra time to make some savvy tax moves for their 2009 returns. In such cases, it can be tempting to file anyway, and then file an amended return later. This may not be the best choice, though. Instead, consider filing for an extension. Photo by blmurch via Flickr Advantages of a tax return filing extension Anyone can file for… Read the whole article...

Tax Breaks for Going Green

By Thursday Bram Going green can be a matter of personal choice — of wanting to make your business better for the environment. But going green can also be good business. With the many tax deductions and credits available to business owners, making your company more sustainable can pay off when you do your taxes. Improving Your Infrastructure Wherever you can make the infrastructure you need to operate your business greener, you may be eligible for a tax credit. If, for instance, you need a vehicle to complete your daily business (making deliveries, going to meetings, and so forth), you… Read the whole article...