Make Your Tax Return IRS-Proof (The Motley Fool)

The Motley Fool - Is there really such a thing as an audit-proof tax return? A way of preparing your return to guarantee that you won't be subject to an audit? Of course not. But there certainly are ways to minimize your risk.

Treasury seeks dealer input on MBS purchases (Reuters)

Reuters - The Treasury Department said on Friday it will be seeking comments from bond dealers on the impact its purchases of mortgage-backed securities will have on fixed income markets.

Cities, not just banks, are pursuing foreclosures, too (The Christian Science Monitor)

The Christian Science Monitor - Michael Rady worked at the docks for 15 years to pay off the mortgage on his Cleveland home.

Va. House GOP forces Dems vote on income tax bill (AP)

AP - Republicans in the Virginia House of Delegates forced a unanimous vote Thursday that killed former Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine's proposed income tax increase and the two-year budget it was intended to support.

These Money Moves Will Keep Taxes at Bay (The Motley Fool)

The Motley Fool - No matter the time of year, taxes are an important topic for investors. There are quite a few investment strategies you can use to lower your tax bill, retain as much of your pretax profit as possible, and give your after-tax bottom line a money-in-the-bank boost.

6 Smart Ways to Plan Your Estate (The Motley Fool)

The Motley Fool - Despite what you may think, estate planning isn't all about what happens after you die. Besides death, there are plenty of other unpleasantries -- accident, injury, or other maladies that make you unable to manage your own affairs for a while -- that can go much more smoothly for you and your loved ones if you've prepared for them ahead of time.

Rates on 30-year home loans fall to 4.99 pct (AP)

AP - Rates for 30-year home loans fell to a shade below 5 percent this week but remained above last month's record lows.

Democratic Utah lawmaker wants income tax increase (AP)

AP - Anyone in Utah who earns more than $250,000 a year would pay higher income taxes under a proposal being sponsored by a Democratic state lawmaker.

Sallie Mae posts 4Q profit, misses expectations (AP)

AP - The student lender best known as Sallie Mae reversed its year-ago loss and posted a fourth-quarter profit Wednesday, partly as a result of higher revenue from interest and fees.

Small businesses can avoid a tax time train wreck (AP)

AP - For some small business owners, income tax filing season feels like a slow-motion train wreck.

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