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    Tuesday, May 02, 2006

    Keep pinching those pennies!

    Penny_pinching_pliers The latest Festival of Frugality is available over at Wandering Indian Monk, who notes that it's the Festival's 21st edition and features 21 submissions.

    A coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not. Perhaps we should call Mulder and Scully. Not only could they check out the numerology component, but their X-Files unit always seemed to be operating on the edge of existence, so a little FBI frugality might have helped them, too.

    I got in just under the wire (my entry appeared on Don’t Mess With Taxes May 1 and the Frugal Fest published today), so you'll find my exploration of ways to cut your gasoline costs in the numerically significant 21st slot.

    That means that as you scroll down to see my post, you'll get a good look at all the other money-saving bloggings. Among my favorites:

    Enjoy, within your means, of course!

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      The first filing deadline has come and gone. But if you got an extension, mark Oct. 15 on your calendar. Until then, stick around. We'll help you finally finish your 1040 and keep an eye on the other tax dates below.

      May 5: ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
      It's time to not only celebrate this Mexican holiday, but to also make some smart post-filing tax moves. Here are five easy ones to consider on this fifth day of the fifth month:
      1) Adjust your withholding.
      2) Contribute to your IRA.
      3) Clean out your closets and give unwanted items to charity.
      4) Rebalance your portfolio.
      5) Set up your 2008 tax record keeping system.

      May 9: The refund and rebate watch is on! When you get your check or checks from the IRS, consider contributing some to your IRA or paying down the credit card that has the highest interest rate.

      May 12: Does your job include tips? If so and you received $20 in tips in April, use Form 4070 to report them today to your employer.

      May 21: As soon as Spring's warm weather arrived, most homeowners began work on their properties. Keep track of your projects because they might boost your home's basis. A larger basis could help reduce any potential tax bill when you sell.

      May 26: If you're on the road as the Memorial Day holiday kicks off Summer, be on the lookout for bargain gasoline. State and local fuel excise taxes can really ramp up pump prices. Maybe it's time to consider a gas and tax saving hybrid.

      May Small Business Tax Calendar: Key filing, deposit and record keeping dates your company needs to know.

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