On the eleventh day of taxes the government gave to me…

Tomorrow is the last day of taxes, but as tax season ends it is still important to think about your finances all year long. Especially in the weakening economy, it is more important then ever to make sure and plan for your retirement. Below is a list of 11 common retirement planning methods, for more information including their tax advantages check out 12DaysOfTaxes.com.

1. 401(k)
2. Roth IRA
3. Roth 401(k)
4. Traditional IRA
5. Simple IRA
6. Social Security
7. 403(b)
8. 457 Plan
9. Thrift Savings Plan
10. Veteran's Pension
11. Old Fashion Savings

Strangest Tax Deductions

Kiplinger has a new article on Yahoo finance with the top ten oddball tax deductions. All of which seem too be fake, but are actual examples that were held up in court. Some of the deductions include cat food for a junkyard owner, the cost of moving a pet, and a trip to the Bahamas among many others. Keep in mind that these deductions are not typical, and not recommended to include on individual taxpayers' returns.