Taxes

Call a lawyer and a tax professional if you’re going through a divorce.

The tax laws that expired at the end of 2013 benefited many taxpayers. Congress will now determine if they are worthy of revival. Here’s what you need to know.

IRS2GO can help you keep track of your taxes.

Take action to make it difficult for identity thieves to steal your tax refund.

Starting in 2015, taxpayers will be allowed to roll over just one IRA account per year.

A version of this article appeared in the October 2014 Consumer Reports Money Adviser.

Giving gifts can be a taxable event.

Some tax documents can go in the shredder after three or four years. Others you might want to hold onto forever.

Last week Internal Revenue Service commissioner John Koskinen reported to a congressional subcommittee about certain upcoming changes within the Internal Revenue Service.  Much of the discussion pertained to the IRS’s progress on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the impact of the new regulations for next tax season.

Plan to tap savings bonds to pay for education? Avoid getting schooled by the taxman.

A nonqualified annuity grows tax-deferred, so eventually Uncle Sam will want his share.

Unexpected life events can create major issues with the IRS.

Leasing or buying a car for business can have tax benefits. Which is right for you?

Tax law changes often and quickly and can affect many unsuspecting taxpayers, luckily, the IRS is all over social media.

You can use one of three general options when reporting gains and losses to the IRS.

A vacation can be even more satisfying when you get financial help for your trip via the tax code.

If efforts to sell your unwanted stuff are unsuccessful, you can take a tax deduction for donations of used clothing and household items that are in good or better condition.

Want to put your second home to work? Rent it. Just make sure you know and follow IRS rules.

You don't have to worry about the IRS when using credit card points, but your employer is another story.

Procrastinators beware: Tax planning isn’t just something you have to deal with at the end of the year and then again in April.