Year End Tax Planning

Hello everyone, it’s that time of year again, time to look alive.  Sorry this post is so long but its important information and the post break on this system isn't working, Google claims it's working on it.

Yes, I know you are getting ready for the holidays and that alone can be overwhelming, but I want you to remember that you have less than 30 days to make any last minute decisions to positively affect your tax liability for the 2009 tax year. Yep, you’ve got to take action by December 31st for it to matter this year.

Review the items below to see whether you can direct things in your favor financially. Talk with your tax advisor to see if any of these items have a place in your financial position.

Tax Planning - First $2,400 of Unemployment Benefits Tax Free for 2009

If you receive unemployment benefits this tax year (2009) all or part of it may be tax-free.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, makes the first $2,400 of unemployment insurance exempt from tax. So you can exclude the first $2400 of these benefits when you file your tax return next year. If you are married, the exclusion applies to each spouse separately.