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A Summary of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
The Federal Government avoided the Fiscal Cliff...Well, for now any way.
At the very last minute they passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Here are some of the highlights:
Income, Capital Gains and Qualifying Dividends Tax
The Difference Between Short-Term and Long-Term Capital Gains
The sale of a capital asset will result in a capital gain. Depending on the holding period of this asset, the gain will either be short-term or long-term. Long-term gains have a lower, preferred income tax rate. The holding period begins on the day the asset is purchased, as measured by the trade date, to the day the asset is sold. Assets that are inherited are deemed to be held long term.
How to Pay Estimated Income Taxes and Avoid IRS Penalties
Taxpayers must pay their taxes "as they go." For many taxpayers, their income taxes are withheld from their paychecks. For taxpayers that don't have any withholding, they will need to make estimated tax payments.
19 Taxes and Counting
19 Kids and Counting is TLC's TV show about the Duggar family. I'm not sure what is scarier, the fact that they already have 19 kids or the rest of the title…"and Counting."
Seven Things Every Taxpayer Should Know
1. Know Your Tax Bracket This is where every taxpayer needs to start. What is your tax bracket? If you don't know this number, just pull out your tax return from last year. Look at the taxable income and look up the rate that is located in the tax tables. This will help you when looking at realizing capital gains or losses, exercising and selling stock options, or dealing with the Alternative Minimum Tax.
