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  • Beware of Tax Scams

    Published April 14, 2011

    As the tax-filing deadline approaches, people wanting your money are coming at you from all sides. No, they're not with the Internal Revenue Service. They're con artists.

  • More Tax Credits

    Published April 12, 2011

    If you made home energy-efficiency improvements, you could qualify for a tax credit.

  • Tax Break for Big-Ticket Items

    Published April 05, 2011

    If you spent money last year on big-ticket items, you could get a federal tax break.

  • Avoid These Tax Scams

    Published March 30, 2011

    Tax season is prime hunting season for financial predators. Folks are worried enough about correctly filing their returns, so they take any indication that they've done something wrong very seriously.

  • Lower Your Taxes

    Published February 22, 2011

    By itemizing deductions, you can subtract many nonfederal taxes you pay from your federal income. The less income you have, the less you owe Uncle Sam.

  • How Alimony Payments Affect Taxes

    Published February 15, 2011

    When the end of matrimony leads to the start of alimony, each parting partner can feel the tax effects.

  • How to Claim the Making Work Pay Credit

    Published February 11, 2011

    The Making Work Pay tax credit put some extra cash into most workers' paychecks in 2010. But it also created more tax paperwork.

  • Dedication to Work Might Give You a Tax Break.

    Published February 09, 2011

    If you paid work-related costs and weren't reimbursed, your dedication might give you a tax break.

  • How to Keep More of Your Money

    Published February 02, 2011

    Uncle Sam wants a bite of your income, but in some cases, your money is taxed only partially.

  • Get the Most From Your Tax Refund

    Published February 01, 2011

    Are you getting a big tax refund? You may want to adjust your withholding