You need to work through which of the qualified dividends you received from a mutual fund are actually qualified based on the holding period.

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If you have a car you want to donate, do it this year.

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The only exception is if your office is a detached structure.

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[It's when you're due money that it makes the most sense to speed the process.] If you can do it, it probably makes sense to use e-filing, if you have a refund coming, ... If you have a balance, I really don't see the attractiveness of it.

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The key advantages are the low chance of inaccuracy, and the fast refund.

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If you're in a gain position at the end of the year, you have to recognize the gain.

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But because traders tend to trade so frequently, those aren't major disadvantages, ... And the advantage of being able to deduct all of your losses is very attractive.

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Be careful to make sure the condition and age of the car are clearly documented.

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[Direct debits and credit-card charges are one-time only.] As a legal matter, they can only withdraw what's owed, ... But some people are still paranoid about this.

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