Sept. 3: Happy Labor Day! When you get back to work after the holiday, if you have any unfiled expense accounts, complete that paperwork. And if you have some unreimbursed employee expenses, be sure to claim them when you file your return next year.
Sept. 9: Happy Grandparents' Day! If you're an older grandma or grandpa, pay attention to your overall earnings. They could cause your Social Security benefits to be taxed.
If on the other hand Mom and Dad need some help from you, keep track of your financial contributions. You might be able to claim an aging parent as a tax dependent.
Sept. 10: Does your job include tips? If so and you received $20 in tips in August, use Form 4070 to report them today to your employer.
Sept. 11: Today is Patriot Day, the annual observance to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on Sept. 11, 2001. More than 300 organizations received fast-track approval from the Internal Revenue Service so that they could provide emergency relief after the 9/11 attacks, but within five years more than one-third ceased operations. Whatever philanthropic cause you wish to support today or any time, make sure the charity is IRS-approved.
Sept. 15: Welcome to the Amazon tax world online shoppers in California. Today the Golden State becomes the second state this month (joining Pennsylvania) to begin collecting sales tax on online and catalog purchases. But don't think you're off the tax hook if your state doesn't have such a deal with Amazon. If your state has a sales tax, you still owe use tax on products you bought online.
Sept. 17: It's estimated tax time again. Your third voucher is due today, which is two days later than usual because the regular due date of Sept. 15 fell on Saturday.
Sept. 22: Fall officially arrived today with the autumnal equinox at 10:49 A.M. Eastern Time. Although it still feels like summer here in Texas, cooler weather will be here soon.
I promise!
So it's time to start thinking about how to weatherproof your home for the coming winter. Unfortunately, there's no longer a tax credit for installing new, more energy efficient heating units. But if you're considering an alternative system, there is an even more generous residential energy improvement tax credit in effect through 2016. It applies to solar, wind power or geothermal systems and could get you a tax credit equal to 30 percent of the residential energy improvement costs, including installation.
Sept. 25: Instead of renovating your old house, maybe you moved into a new home this summer. If so and the move was for a job, or you found employment soon after you settled into your new locale, you might be able to deduct your relocation expenses on your tax return.
Sept. 27: When you were house hunting, you probably looked closely at your new home's school district. You also need to make some moves for your child's higher education. If your son or daughter are still young, you can stash money in a 529 plan where it will grow tax-free.
Or if you or your children already are attending university classes, don't forget about the American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning tax credits that could help you pay some higher education costs.
Sept. 30: September is usually the busiest month of the Atlantic hurricane season, but the threat of storms runs through November. Better safe than sorry, so if you haven't yet made your storm and financial preparations, do so now, including a complete inventory of your belongings.
Not in a hurricane zone? Remember that natural disasters can happen anywhere, anytime. Colorado was on fire in June, just like Texas was last September.
If you do find yourself a in a designated major disaster area, check out the special tax treatment that could help you recover.
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