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	<title>Tax Refunds &#038; Advice</title>
	<link>http://banks.com/blogs/irs</link>
	<description>Find helpful tax help, information and news related to the IRS on the Banks.com IRS Tax Blog.</description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Emails Scams: What to watch out for</title>
		<link>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/08/07/emails-scams-what-to-watch-out-for/</link>
		<comments>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/08/07/emails-scams-what-to-watch-out-for/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Bibey</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tax Tools &amp; Information]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Keep this in mind: the IRS will never contact you via email. This not only holds true for you, but also for every other taxpayer in the United States. Simply put, they do not communicate via this method. That being said, you may come across an email from the “IRS” in your inbox. If you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are you Self-Employed? Watch your Monthly Income</title>
		<link>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/08/06/are-you-self-employed-watch-your-monthly-income/</link>
		<comments>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/08/06/are-you-self-employed-watch-your-monthly-income/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:41:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Bibey</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Self Employed Taxes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As a self-employed professional, you are in charge of paying your federal, state, and local taxes. You and you alone need to keep a watch on your income in order to ensure that you are paying the proper amount each quarter. If you miss out and let this situation get out of control, you may [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Canceled Debt and your Tax Situation</title>
		<link>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/08/05/canceled-debt-and-your-tax-situation/</link>
		<comments>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/08/05/canceled-debt-and-your-tax-situation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:34:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Bibey</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tax Tools &amp; Information]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In many cases, lenders forgive or cancel a taxpayer’s debt. And while this may seem like a benefit on the surface, it can lead to other issues such as brining on additional tax liability. If you, the debtor, are not aware of this, you may end up finding yourself owing the IRS additional money when [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Regularly Review your Tax Situation</title>
		<link>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/08/01/regularly-review-your-tax-situation/</link>
		<comments>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/08/01/regularly-review-your-tax-situation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:43:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Bibey</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tax Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Regularly reviewing your tax situation can go a long way in making sure that you avoid bad surprises at the end of the year. After all, it is never fun to think that you are receiving a refund just to learn that the IRS wants more money. In fact, this can put you in a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tax Credits vs. Tax Deductions</title>
		<link>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/07/30/tax-credits-vs-tax-deductions/</link>
		<comments>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/07/30/tax-credits-vs-tax-deductions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:49:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Bibey</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tax Credits]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Tax Deductions]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many tax filers are confused when it comes to tax credits and tax deductions. In other words, they think that they are the same thing. And while credits and deductions are similar in some ways, they are not identical. As a taxpayer, you need to know the details of each one and how they can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>McCain: Low Taxes on the Way</title>
		<link>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/07/29/mccain-low-taxes-on-the-way/</link>
		<comments>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/07/29/mccain-low-taxes-on-the-way/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Bibey</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tax News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate, has outlined his plan on cutting taxes while also touching on how this will benefit both individuals and small businesses.
A story on CNNmoney.com details the moves that McCain plans on making if he wins the White House in November:
McCain promised to &#8220;sign into law a reform to permit the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tax Calculators and what they do</title>
		<link>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/07/25/tax-calculators-and-what-they-do/</link>
		<comments>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/07/25/tax-calculators-and-what-they-do/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Bibey</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tax Tools &amp; Information]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are many websites that offer free tax calculators that you can use no matter who you are and what tax situation you are facing. With that in mind, you only want to use and rely on these if you know that they are accurate. After all, relying on inaccurate information is not going to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When to use Form 1040EZ</title>
		<link>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/07/24/when-to-use-form-1040ez/</link>
		<comments>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/07/24/when-to-use-form-1040ez/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Bibey</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tax Forms]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Form 1040EZ may be calling your name when it comes time to file your final return. That being said, this is not the best form for every tax filer. You need to make sure that Form 1040EZ, which is commonly known as the short form, is best for your situation.
Why do the majority of people [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lower your Taxes in Three Simple Ways</title>
		<link>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/07/23/lower-your-taxes-in-three-simple-ways/</link>
		<comments>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/07/23/lower-your-taxes-in-three-simple-ways/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Bibey</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tax Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you want to pay less in taxes next year? If so, there are three simple ways that you can do this. Although you will still owe some money to the IRS, less is always better, right? Listed below are three simple ways that you can lower your taxes without having to take any drastic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Tax Planning</title>
		<link>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/07/22/the-importance-of-tax-planning/</link>
		<comments>http://banks.com/blogs/irs/2008/07/22/the-importance-of-tax-planning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Bibey</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tax Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Are you the type of person who likes to plan for the future? If so, you are probably ahead of the tax game, year in and year out. On the other side of things, if you tend to put things off and wait until the last minute you may not be skilled at the art [...]]]></description>
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