Before you can really start setting financial goals, you need to determine where you stand financially.

~ David Bach

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Limited Partnerships

Thursday, May 6, 2010  //  0 Comments  //  Tax Law

Because some companies, such as mining or oil drilling ventures, have large start-up costs and substantial risks of going under, the government allows investors to take tax deductions for initial funding of these companies.  Investors receive immediate tax savings, as well as the potential long terms gains if the company prospers.

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Charitable donations

Thursday, May 6, 2010  //  0 Comments  //  Tax Law

Making charitable donations is a legitimate way to reduce your taxable income, and as a result reduce the overall taxes you’d have to pay.

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Tax credit

Thursday, May 6, 2010  //  0 Comments  //  Tax Law

A tax credit is different than a tax deduction, which reduces taxable income.  A credit, though, reduces your tax liability dollar-for-dollar.  For example, if there were a tax credit of $1000 for using environmentally friendly construction materials, you would owe $1000 less in taxes that year.

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