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The donor advised fund (DAG) is changing the charitable giving landscape, and it’s easy to understand why.

If you get an out-of-the-blue call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, that should raise some major red flags.

There is little one can do about what Congress will decide to change in the final hours of the tax year. We are often surprised (and sometimes not) by what goes down at the last minute and this does not make for good tax planning.

A higher-than-expected tax liability that you cannot immediately pay is not just costly, it can also be stressful. Now's the time to project what you'll owe Uncle Sam and come up with a payment plan.

Whether you are considering moving to a different state to help find a new job or get a change of scenery, the decision should include a careful review of the tax implications. 

The Additional Medicare Tax went into effect this year and will be levied on wages, other compensation, and self-employment income paid after the start of the year.

The IRS’s offer in compromise program allows taxpayers facing financial hardships to settle their outstanding tax liability for pennies on the dollar. But there are rules everyone must follow.

Haven't filed your tax return in several years? Quit looking over your shoulder for the taxman, it's easier than you think to pay overdue taxes.

If you have a simple question for the IRS, it might time to put down the phone and hop on a computer.

Before rushing off to file bankruptcy it's important to analyze the impact on tax liabilities, and make sure the timing is right to file.

Before rushing off to file bankruptcy it's important to analyze the impact on tax liabilities, and make sure the timing is right to file.

If you travel on behalf of a nonprofit to do volunteer work and have unreimbursed expenses, you may be in for a write-off.

Taxpayers looking to get help from the IRS may face longer hold times thanks to budget cuts at the agency.

Newlyweds have two different options when filing their tax returns, but how do they know which method is best? Follow these six tips.

Newlyweds have two different options when filing their tax returns, but how do they know which method is best? Follow these six tips.

The IRS’s offer in compromise program allows taxpayers to settle their tax liability for less than the amount, but the process is a long one.

Major life events usually bring changes to all aspects of people’s lives—including their taxes. Here's how to make sure you stay on track.

Form W4 can be a good tax planning tool--if you fill it out correctly. 

With summer just around the corner, many parents are looking to hire help to watch their children during the day, and in most cases, this means Uncle Sam will also get involved. 

Nothing in the tax code is straightforward or easy to understand, and that’s especially true when it comes to life insurance with all the caveats, exceptions and treatments.