http://www.mncpa.org/information/Taxes/Articles/ Money Management is an ongoing series of helpful articles, tips, and information provided by the Minnesota Society of CPAs. en-us Copyright 2002-2005. Minnesota Society of CPAs. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 9 May 2008 10:00 CST 20 http://www.mncpa.org/information/Taxes/Articles/view.asp?id=355Your sanity is a terrible thing to waste, which is why the MNCPA offers a list of ten tax time tips to help you keep your wits this tax season.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00 CSThttp://www.mncpa.org/information/Taxes/Articles/view.asp?id=354Anyone who is in the military or has family members that serve our country should be aware of some of the special tax breaks and programs available to them. Deployed soldiers can also receive free tax preparation from CPAs.Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00 CSThttp://www.mncpa.org/information/Taxes/Articles/view.asp?id=350As the April 15 tax filing deadline nears, many people will be in the enviable position of receiving a tax refund. It's a nice surprise to get back some of the money you paid in taxes during the year. It's also a great opportunity to make some sound financial decisions that will reap benefits now and in the future. So before you splurge all of your newfound funds, consider some money-wise alternatives.Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00 CSThttp://www.mncpa.org/information/Taxes/Articles/view.asp?id=349The average employee contribution for health insurance has soared over 143 percent since 2000. Typical out-of-pocket expenses that consumers pay for deductibles, prescription copayments and coinsurance for doctor and hospital visits have jumped 115 percent during the same period, based on facts compiled by the National Coalition on Health Care. You and your family can still afford to receive the treatment you need by taking some simple steps to limit your costs.Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:00 CSThttp://www.mncpa.org/information/Taxes/Articles/view.asp?id=348Employers are increasingly shifting the responsibility for retirement savings to the employee. That means that workers must take an active role in planning---and saving--for their retirement. The good news is that there are many tax-advantaged options that can enhance the growth and earnings power of your retirement nest egg.Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00 CSThttp://www.mncpa.org/information/Taxes/Articles/view.asp?id=345There's a reward for donating to charity, because it also qualifies you to take tax deductions for your donations. However, recent changes in the tax law have made a difference on which deductions you are allowed to claim.Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00 CST