Taxes

Fall is the perfect time to plan your approach to tax forms you won't file until next April. By using the next four months strategically, you may be able to reduce the amount you owe.

Just when you may have thought that federal tax policy was set - that January's "fiscal cliff" deal meant you could go about your financial life with multi-year certainty - Washington is again talking of comprehensive tax reform.

If an identity thief beat you to filing your own taxes this year, it’s likely not going to make you feel better knowing you aren’t alone, but it’s true. The IRS announced earlier this year that it’s anticipating $21 billion in tax refund fraud in 2016.

From filing statuses to deductions, we outline how getting hitched affects your 1040—including ways you may be able to save money.

The Federal income tax code has several rules that are triggered by your age. And, while birthdays are fun and simple, these tax rules can be extremely complicated. It is important to know how they apply to you.

Whether you’re dropping off the paperwork at a post office or clicking a submit button online, the feeling of filing your taxes is right up there with the sense of relief you feel at the end of the last work day before a vacation. Ah, freedom. It’s temporary, but it’s nice.

It is easy to lump exemptions, deductions and credits into the same basket of tax-saving mechanisms, but they are distinctly different. Learn the simplified differences here.

Why pay to file your taxes if you don't have to? Discover IRS Free File, and learn if you can file your taxes for free.

Underpaying your estimated taxes isn't the worst thing that could happen to you, but it's best to resolve the situation as soon as possible to avoid...

Filers beware: There’s a good chance there’s a tax scam email in your inbox. According to the Internal Revenue Service, there’s been an approximate 400% surge in phishing and malware incidents so far this tax season.

Come filing time, let your kids be a credit to you and your taxes.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a program designed to provide tax relief for American workers with low-paying jobs. Could you qualify for this tax credit?

Are you dreading April 18th? Here are a few tips to help you with your tax preparation and increase your chances of getting the biggest refund.

Don't be caught at your kitchen table on April 17th researching fines and debating the merits of fleeing to a foreign country. Learn how to organize your tax documents throughout the year.

A couple has a choice of filing jointly or separately. Consider both options.

Afraid of the 1040 tax form? Relax, we have??the remedies to combat your fears.

If you owe the IRS even a small amount of money during tax season, it's best to pay it back as soon as you can. What you probably shouldn't do is pretend...

Make sure you are prepared for your annual tax meeting with these handy tips.

Nobody wants to overpay the IRS. These often-forgotten breaks could lower your tax bill.

The Internal Revenue Service has plenty of ways to penalize you for mistakes on your tax return. Learn how to avoid simple tax return mistakes here.