Taxes

America’s roads are in desperate need of repair, while commuters and businesses are paying the price. But as FOXBusiness.com's Upgrading America series reports a debate is raging over highway funding, gas taxes and government waste.

Those who lost their homes to foreclosure or sold them via a short sale in 2014 will hopefully breathe a little easier knowing that they may be able to avoid a huge tax bill when they file their tax returns.

Can a billionaire of Donald Trump's stature, with a reported net worth of $4.5 billion, according to Forbes, [Trump claims it is closer to $10 billion] qualify for a tax break that applies to couples earning under $500K?

Own a rental property? Here’s what you need to know before filing taxes this year.

According to the IRS, the cyber thieves who stole tax return information from 100,000 Americans may have used social media to get in the door. Are you 'over-exposed' online?

It behooves you to pay attention to what you’re signing when you register to file your taxes online.

This Tax Day, it's pretty clear the problem isn't the money coming into Washington. It's all the money being spent IN Washington.

Wealthy investors run the risk of facing a hefty tax bill. Luckily, there are multiple tax breaks that they can take advantage of, including the mortgage...

The Affordable Care Act is the granddaddy of tax law changes this year. Besides the ACA, there are a few interesting changes that could affect you when you file your 2014 tax return.

Sold a loser stock? If you're thinking of buying it back, watch out for wash-sale rules.

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.