Taxes

Plan to tap savings bonds to pay for education? Avoid getting schooled by the taxman.

A nonqualified annuity grows tax-deferred, so eventually Uncle Sam will want his share.

Unexpected life events can create major issues with the IRS.

Leasing or buying a car for business can have tax benefits. Which is right for you?

Tax law changes often and quickly and can affect many unsuspecting taxpayers, luckily, the IRS is all over social media.

You can use one of three general options when reporting gains and losses to the IRS.

A vacation can be even more satisfying when you get financial help for your trip via the tax code.

If efforts to sell your unwanted stuff are unsuccessful, you can take a tax deduction for donations of used clothing and household items that are in good or better condition.

Want to put your second home to work? Rent it. Just make sure you know and follow IRS rules.

You don't have to worry about the IRS when using credit card points, but your employer is another story.

Procrastinators beware: Tax planning isn’t just something you have to deal with at the end of the year and then again in April.

All Americans are now required to have health insurance or be subject to a penalty that will be paid on next year’s income tax return. But there's a tax credit available to many to help reduce coverage costs. 

If you have college tuition funded, think about the tax consequences of your next steps.

Property taxes are part of being a homeowner--but there are ways to reduce them.

You can use safe harbor guidelines to estimate tax payments or use an alternative method.

Retirement confidence and savings might be on the rebound as the bulls continue to run wild on Wall Street and repair nests eggs, but there is still a gaping hole in many retirement plans: tax strategies.

There are many joys of becoming a parent, and even Uncle Sam provides motivation to build a family with tax credits. Here's what new parents need to know.

If you made an income tax mistake, now's the time to correct it; waiting will only make it worse.

Job-related moving expenses are deductible on your tax return if you meet certain IRS tests.

Owning a home offers lots of benefits, including ways to reduce your tax bill.