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February 24, 2018
Home Office Deduction Can Skirt Limits on State and Local Taxes
Conventional wisdom holds that taking a home office deduction is an audit flag. The new tax law gives more people a reason to risk it.
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February 20, 2018
Flavors of Basque Country in a Brooklyn Kitchen
Peppers are abundant lately at U.S. greengrocers. Just what you need to create poulet basquaise – a classic chicken dish that warms body and soul.
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February 12, 2018
Fed Up with Airbnb Amateurs? How to Find the Pros
Some travelers who've been burned on sharing economy websites no longer want to deal directly with homeowners. Instead they are using these platforms to find local property managers. The hope is that they will impose quality control.
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February 4, 2018
What to Do if Your Vacation Turns into an Airbnb Horror Story
The sharing economy has created a new breed of amateur hoteliers. And when the accommodations don’t measure up, that can wreck a vacation. These steps can help you take recourse.
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January 15, 2018
How to Make an IRA Last Longer
Proposals to eliminate the “stretch IRA” escaped the recent tax overhaul. Here’s what you need to know to take full advantage of it.
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December 22, 2017
5 Last-Minute Tax Breaks to Grab Before Year-End
Under the GOP tax overhaul, starting in 2018, you’ll have a lot less leeway using deductions to reduce the amount of income that’s subject to tax. Make the most of them by December 31.
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December 20, 2017
How to Guesstimate Your 2018 Taxes in Three Easy Steps
You don’t need software or an online calculator to run the numbers. It’s easier to visualize how the law affects you by using your 2016 federal income tax return as a scratch pad.
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December 4, 2017
6 Ways the Tax Overhaul Could Hurt You
Open your 2016 tax return, check this list, and say good-bye to the American dream: a home of your own, a living wage and a comfortable retirement.
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December 3, 2017
Airbnb ‘Instant Book’ Is Devastating to Older Hosts
As the homesharing company pressures hosts to rent to strangers without vetting them, those who resist are suffering the consequences.
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November 21, 2017
Shopping for le Weekend in Paris
One of the great joys of visiting Paris is weekend shopping at neighborhood food markets. Here are some of my favorites.
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