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The Motley Fool January 14, 2005 Roy Lewis	The Truth About Tax Deductions Much ado has been made about the new sales tax deduction. Much of the information disseminated has been false or misleading. Let's take a few minutes to review this new deduction in order to separate fact from fiction.
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The Motley Fool September 22, 2006 Roy Lewis	Avoid the Dreaded AMT Although the alternative minimum tax was intended to apply to high-income taxpayers who take advantage of loopholes, it can also apply to middle-income taxpayers who haven't planned their taxes thoroughly enough. Take steps now to escape the Alternative Minimum Tax.
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The Motley Fool January 13, 2010	Lower Taxes Are Always in Season What you can do now to reduce your taxes.
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