Taxes

Not all tax professionals are created equal. Here's what you need to take into consideration when evaluating your current and prospective tax experts. 

When using the IRS calculator, if you put garbage in, you'll get garbage out.

If filing your income tax return was painful this year, there are steps you can take now to make it easier next year.

You got a check that's less, or more, than you expected. Here's how you deal with it.

Need more time to prepare your federal tax return? Here's what to do.

Debt is not necessarily the most terrible thing ever. Sometimes, debt is a good thing — it can help you fund college, build credit and can even help you save money on your taxes.

Can't come up with the cash to pay your tax bill? The IRS takes your money in different ways.

Tax day is right around the corner, but experts say it’s not time to panic quite yet. Here are three expert tips for submitting an accurate return on time.

Tax refund theft is a growing problem as scam artists find new and creative ways to steal your identity and money. 

Attorney General Eric Holder is warning taxpayers that tax fraud is becoming a bigger problem and that no one is safe—even him.

Here's what you can do if you are stuck with a federal income tax bill from your savings bonds.

Is a traditional IRA the best tax savings move? It depends on your financial and tax situation.

It’s common for children to receive financial contributions from parents, grandparents and other relatives to help secure a child’s financial future by funding investment accounts for them—but they come with tax implications.

Retirement plans get extra attention during tax season. Here's a look at Roth IRA accounts.

You pay less tax on unearned income, but if you earn high wages, a new tax may apply.

If you find yourself scratching you head when filing your taxes, you aren't alone. Here are the answers to some commonly-asked tax questions. 

In both 2014 and 2015, tax changes will impact everything from how much you pay for health care insurance to how much you can deduct for attending college or buying classroom supplies.

If you can hardly make ends meet every month, maybe it's not your spending habits. Maybe it's because of where you reside. 

All the changes to and interpretations of our tax code creates a lot of grey areas when it comes to filing taxes.

Want help in paying $4,000 of your college costs? Then look no further than your tax return.