Taxes

Paying college tuition? Make sure you understand the tution and fees deductions that are available to you.

While proposed legislation to help troubled homebuyers is great, let’s not forget to address the plight of troubled student loan borrowers as well.

ObamaCare says if a person did not obtain health coverage for himself, his spouse and dependent children, tax penalties will be inflicted beginning in 2014.

If you own a home, or sold one in the previous year, you may be entitled to tax breaks.

If you do not have enough money to pay taxes this year, you still have some options for avoiding the ire of Uncle Sam.

Tax planning needs to occur during the year in question in order to optimize your tax situation.

One thing to consider before deciding on what to do with your refund is to analyze your withholdings and/or estimated tax payment situation.

Wondering if something is deductible? Here are some of the oddest write-offs that have been approved by the IRS.

Married couples have the choice of filing their taxes jointly or separately. What is the best option for you and your spouse? Generally, it is to file jointly – but there are several factors to consider before making your choice.

Plan on using tax preparation software this year? Check out our guide to find out which program is best for you.

To benefit from the tax-free gain, you must live in your home for at least two of the five years leading up to the sale.

Identity theft poses a huge risk to your children's financial future, but it could make a mess of your taxes, too.

It’s probably the most dreaded day on the calendar, and it will be here before you know it. Learn how to face April 15th prepared.

Your last pay stub includes the same information that would likely appear on your W2.

Caregivers may be eligible for tax breaks for taking care of an elderly person if they meet certain requirements.

“Another year, another tax form to submit,”… or, you could think, “Another year, another opportunity to claim tax deductions and save money!” Let’s all go with the glass half-full approach this year, and consider these tax deductions that are sometimes overlooked or ignored.

Do not be caught at your kitchen table on April 14th researching fines and debating the merits of fleeing to a foreign country. Learn how to stay organized throughout the year.  

It doesn’t matter how often you hear the cries for tax simplification, taxpayers and preparers alike every year are introduced to new regulations, new complexity.

If you believe in -- and act on -- these five tax myths, it could cost you serious money. Here's how to avoid that.

If you decide this year to join the millions who do taxes on a computer instead of paper, here are some ways to make the process go more smoothly.