Taxes

Consider the different ways the tax system treats traditional versus same-sex married couples.

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.

Despite the complexity of the actual code, taxes are not a difficult subject and  kids tend to catch on right away. 

Looking to reduce your child's student loan debt? Beware of these gift tax implications.

Now that tax season has come and gone, students will be receiving their tax refund checks in the mail. Instead of blowing the entire amount on something frivolous, here are four ways personal finance experts say students can put the money to good use.

A giant refund isn’t cause for celebration. Here's what you could be doing with the money instead, and why you might want to prevent yourself from getting a refund next year. 

Many of us are eagerly awaiting our refunds from Uncle Sam, but before you make any decisions on how to use the money, take stock of your current financial situation.

The tax code is complex for American citizens, but the regulations get even more confusing for non-resident aliens.

After the attacks at the Boston Marathon on Monday, the IRS has given taxpayers impacted by the attack a three-month extension to file and pay the agency.

Today is Tax Day, but that doesn’t mean all Americans are on top of their filings. Here are some tips for filing an extension with the IRS.

Tax day has finally arrived, and if you haven't filed your tax returns, it's critical to kick it into high gear and get something prepared before the deadline. 

As homeowners begin receiving their local property tax bills, many are not sure how to go about the appeals process if they feel they’ve been over-assessed.Here's what they need to  know.

With the barely-missed fiscal cliff drama still in recent memory, investors are wondering what moves they should make now to maximize profits and minimize their tax bills.

You’ve worked hard to create your nest egg for retirement, don’t lose more than you have to because of Uncle Sam.

Tax season is a stressful time for everyone, but especially so for those who have doubts about their ability to pay the Internal Revenue Service.

Get with the lender that issued Form 1099-C for the 1991 charge-off. If that fails, hire help.

The end of tax season is nigh! Follow our step-by-step instructions for stress-free filing.

Contributors to retirement plans already know the long-term tax advantages of an individual retirement account or 401(k). Taxes are deferred, and in some cases never collected, on money put away for the golden years.Now a tax credit will let some savers reap the rewards of their retirement thrift early.