February 2010
VacationTax.com Newsletter
Tax & Travel News
February 2010
Dear Jeff,
We at VacationTax.com strive to keep you up to date with relevant & interesting tax & travel related news.
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How to Subsidize a Haiti Donation
Charitable giving...is a tricky animal. Much of the giving that is considered pure altruism is in fact incentivized by a variety of factors...On January 22, President Obama signed into law a provision which allows Taxpayers who itemize deductions on their 2009 returns to claim a charitable contribution deduction for donations made after...Read the full article on the Freakonomics NY Times Blog
Don't Wait to Check W-2s for Accuracy
When it comes to W-2s and 1099s, I must admit that - like most people - I just collect these forms and stuff them in a corner until it's time to tackle those pesky taxes.This, it would appear, is not always the best way to do things.Greatland, a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based company that provides W-2 and 1099 products for small and medium-size businesses, warns of W-2 and 1099 filing pitfalls - or mistakes that can be made by companies preparing these forms. CPAs and other tax experts tell me...Read the full article from philly.com
Shopping for Hotels? It Pays To Compare!
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Granted this site isn't for everyone. There are a few drawbacks if your searching for air travel or complete vacation packages. However, if all you need is a nice hotel room for one night or several, you can't beat Hotels Combined for price or selection.
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