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Home improvements: When to claim them as medical expenses
There is limited tax relief for medical expenses. Itemized deductions are allowable only for medical outlays not covered by insurance...
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Entrepreneurship and the Economy: What?s holding New Yorkers back from starting a business?
Ever thought of starting a business in New York but abandoned the idea? In a lackluster economy, small businesses are...
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So you?re a collector? Here is how you stand with the IRS
Q: I own some paintings and other collectibles that have substantially increased in value since I purchased them. If I...
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Gas Pains: Impact of high gasoline prices
In its April Short Term Energy Outlook, the U.S. Department of Energy (D.O.E.) notes that high demand for oil worldwide...
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Rough Ride: IRS bans deductions for commuting
As a rule, the Internal Revenue Service adamantly opposes taxpayers taking a deduction for commuting costs between home and work....
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Consumer Spending: Why Black dollars go where they go
African-American consumers decide where to shop based on how a company treats them, is involved in their community and portrays...
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Your Income Tax Bracket: How to determine what it is
I?ve received lots of letters and e-mails from people who are confused about how to determine what their income tax...
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Lost Wealth: The economic value of Black male college athletes
Does the National Collegiate Athletic Association unfairly harm and exploit the Black community? Boyce Watkins, Ph.D., assistant professor of finance...
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Those Free Credit Reports: Be careful when you opt for them
Are you a bad typist? Or a lousy speller? If so, you might want to avoid using the Internet to...