Taxes

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.

In Ohio, state officials are trying to stop tax identity theft by requiring some taxpayers to fill out an online quiz before accepting their returns.

A couple has a choice of filing jointly or separately. Consider both options.

Tax season — and tax scams — are in full swing. Here are 3 common scenarios and what you should know to keep from becoming a victim.

The bottom line, according to the IRS, is that e-file is much easier than doing your taxes by hand and mailing paper tax forms.

Topping the list of Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2015 list is a warning to watch out for unscrupulous tax practitioners promising outlandish refunds.

If your wage statement gets waylaid, here's a substitute the IRS will accept.

Before you file, you need your tax documents. Here are the statements you should expect.

New to the annual tax-filing ritual? Don't panic. We'll help you with your tax return.

If you provide your tax pro with well-organized, complete, and totaled data, your fee may be lower.

By keeping track of tax documentation during the year, you cut down on the stress of preparing your data for the following year.

The words “vacation” and “taxes” don’t seem to go together, do they? Most people would prefer a vacation from taxes, not a vacation with taxes.

Look, no one wants to admit to a bad investment, but sometimes, you just have to cut the cord. And that separation will help your tax bill in April.

Money taken from your 401(k) will be taxed as ordinary income, but it can get complicated.

Paying your January mortgage and yearly property taxes in December pays off at tax time.

Contributing to charity not only makes you feel good, but it is a great way to get your tax bill down, especially if you itemize your deductions.

Beware. Unless you understand the highly complex U.S. tax code, you may miss valuable deductions or send up a red flag for audit.

If you got a big tax refund last year -- like over $1,000 – why should Uncle Sam get to play with your money all year? Why not give yourself a Christmas bonus and go reduce the amount of taxes withheld for the rest of the month? 

You must take into consideration several factors when calculating capital gains tax.

A good rule of thumb is that your marital status at the end of the year determines your filing status.