About Taxes: The One Week to Go Edition

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Taxes Taxes Lower Your Taxes Filing Your Taxes State Taxes From William Perez, your Guide to Taxes The deadline for filing individual tax returns is Tuesday, April 15th, just one week away. This week's newsletter focuses action items to do by the deadline. Plus, there's a new law permitting taxpayers to deduction charitable contributions for disaster relief. And the IRS has issued tax relief provisions for people in Colorado and Washington. Tips for Preparing Your Tax Return Close to the Deadline Here are some tips for working on your tax return in the days just before the April 15th deadline. Last Minute Deductions for Tax Year 2013 Is it possible to spend money on deductions now and have the expense be deducted on our 2013 tax return? Yes, but only 4 types of deductions have this special feature. Retroactive Charitable Donations for Typhoon Haiyan Relief Taxpayers can take a deduction on their 2013 tax return for cash donations made between March 26, 2014, and April 14, 2014, to charities providing disaster relief to areas impacted by Typhoon Haiyan. Tax Reform Act of 2014, Part 3, Deductions We look at proposals for changing exclusions and tax deductions in Dave Camp's proposed Tax Reform Act. Search Related Topics:  tax reform  Related Searches Tax Estimator Taxes Free IRS Tax Forms Taxes Return File Taxes IRS Featured Articles Extended Time for Choosing When to Deduct Colorado Flooding Losses Federal Tax Relief for Victims of Washington State Mudslide and Flooding State and Local Tax Burdens as a Percentage of Income for 2011 Benefits of Filing an Extension Reminder: File a 2010 Tax Return to Preserve Your Refund How to Handle Owing the IRS More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: William Perez Taxes Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Taxes newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com Useful Tools Tax Software Reviews Free Tax Software Reviews iPad Tax Apps for Tax Year 2013 Follow me on: Advertisement

About Personal Insurance: Homeowners Insurance Information

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Personal Insurance Personal Insurance Insurance by Type Coverage Levels & Claims From Bobbie Sage, your Guide to Personal Insurance  Have you talked to your insurance agent about changes or updates to your home?  If not, you should so your insurance agent can make sure your homeowners insurance is current. Is Your Homeowners Insurance Information Current? It is important to review your homeowners insurance policy at least yearly. One thing that many people often forget to tell their insurance agent in home insurance is home renovations.... Read more Annuity Choices An annuity can provide you income for the rest of your life. There are different types of annuities to choose from depending on your needs. Check out these articles... Read more Don't Want to Pay for the Unhealthy Lifestyles of Others? Medical sharing is a way that some have chosen to reduce their health care costs and avoid paying for the unhealthy lifestyle choices of others. Medical sharing networks and... Read more National Flood Insurance Program Do you know if you live in a National Flood Insurance Program area? These areas are not always prone to floods. You can learn more about flood insurance... Read more Related Searches Personal Insurance Car Insurance Policy Homeowners Insurance Insurance Annuity Healthcare Insurance Featured Articles Recreational Vehicle and Motorcycle Insurance Information Watercraft / Boat Insurance: Policy Information, Articles, Savings... Dental Insurance: Articles, Policy Information, Savings... Personal Property and Valuable Articles Insurance & Information Travel Insurance: Artilces, Coverage Options, Savings and More Pet Insurance: Companies, Articles, Choices and Savings More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Bobbie Sage Personal Insurance Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Personal Insurance newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com Must Reads Help! I Need Health Insurance 10 Insurance Myths Auto Accident Checklist Personal Insurance 101 Insurance Glossary Follow me on: Advertisement

About Motorcycles: Finally, A Prius We Can All Agree On

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Motorcycles Motorcycles Beginners Buying Advice Enthusiasts From Basem Wasef, your Guide to Motorcycles When is a Toyota Prius okay? When it's powered by an air-cooled Harley-Davidson Sportster engine, that's when. ToyoHog Bridges the Unbridgeable Gap Between Hybrids and Harleys Something about the Toyota Prius makes it a strangely repellant vehicle to both motorcyclists and car lovers alike. Maybe its the dome-roofed hybrid's tendency to attract holier-than-thou tree-hugging do-gooders, or perhaps its the gas and electric-powered car's planet saving pretense that inevitably devolves itself into a lane-clogging nuisance... read more Search Related Topics:  humor  2014 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: What is Project Rushmore? They may look virtually identical to the 2013 lineup, but Harley's 2014 touring bikes and trikes have received an onslaught of changes under what H-D is calling "Project Rushmore". What is Project Rushmore and how does it affect the Motor Company's latest offerings? ... read more Search Related Topics:  harley davidson  new models for 2014  buyer's guide 6 Things You Should Know About Liquid-Cooled 2014 Harleys Harley-Davidson dropped a bomb on the motorcycle world by announcing that several non V-Rod bikes in their 2014 lineup will feature liquid-cooled cylinder heads for the first time in 110 years. But what does liquid cooling really mean for the Motor Company? Here are Six Things You Should Know About Harley-Davidson’s Twin-Cooled Motors. Search Related Topics:  2014 harley davidsons  liquid-cooled engines  touring bikes Related Searches Toyota Prius Dealers Custom Motorcycles Trike Motorcycles Indian Motorcycles Harley Motorcycles Featured Articles More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Basem Wasef Motorcycles Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Motorcycles newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com Must Reads How to Ride a Motorcycle Things to Know Before You Ride A Visual Guide to Bike Types Seat Height 101 Motorcycle Gear 101 Follow me on: Advertisement

About Today: April Showers Bring...

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Today We started this week drenched in New York City with more on the way this weekend, so here's hoping these April showers really do bring us some May flowers next month. But you never know since spring weather can be so fickle — and sometimes, just plain weird! It's Raining... Hamburger Buns? If it's going to rain, we might as well learn some fun facts about what's going on in the sky — like that raindrops are actually shaped like hamburger buns! Are We Due for Another Spring Cold Snap? 6 Things Everyone Should Know About Clouds Is It Safe to Drink Rain Water? Search Related Topics:  weather glossary  raindrops  precipitation What Happens When Weather Gets Weird There's no April foolin' when it comes to these stories of the most bizarre things to fall from the sky. Apples? Fish? Hot rain? Yes, to all of the above. Have you also heard of the time... It Rained Frogs in Missouri? Rocks Came Down in France? It Rained for 14 Days Straight in South Carolina? Search Related Topics:  precipitation  weird weather  But, You Can Still Have Fun on Rainy Days! Unless there's thunder rumblin' out there, a rainy day doesn't have to mean a boring one stuck indoors. These wet and wild outdoor games for kids are sure to make a splash. Just don't forget the slickers and wellies! Top Tips for Hiking in the Rain 10 Favorite Rainy Day Songs April Shower Brandy Cocktail Recipe Search Related Topics:  outdoor activities  active play  parent-child activities How Does Your Garden Grow? Thanks to that rain, the spring flowers are starting to bloom. Want to have the most beautiful yard on the block? Follow these tips for the ultimate spring garden. The Early Bloomers You Should Be Seeing Soon 10 Tulips Types for Your Spring Yard The Best Time to Prune Your Trees and Shrubs Search Related Topics:  garden design  flower gardening  flower bulbs Related Searches April Showers Spring Flowers Fun Things for Kids Spring Yard Care Best Spring Water Featured Articles Win $100 Gift Card From About.com Money! The Nastiest People on the Internet 11 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Quinoa How to Score David Letterman Tickets 10 Things That Will Annoy Your Co-Workers Follow About.com on Social Media! More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com Follow us on: Advertisement