Taxes

All Americans are now required to have health insurance or be subject to a penalty that will be paid on next year’s income tax return. But there's a tax credit available to many to help reduce coverage costs. 

If you have college tuition funded, think about the tax consequences of your next steps.

Property taxes are part of being a homeowner--but there are ways to reduce them.

You can use safe harbor guidelines to estimate tax payments or use an alternative method.

Retirement confidence and savings might be on the rebound as the bulls continue to run wild on Wall Street and repair nests eggs, but there is still a gaping hole in many retirement plans: tax strategies.

There are many joys of becoming a parent, and even Uncle Sam provides motivation to build a family with tax credits. Here's what new parents need to know.

If you made an income tax mistake, now's the time to correct it; waiting will only make it worse.

Job-related moving expenses are deductible on your tax return if you meet certain IRS tests.

Owning a home offers lots of benefits, including ways to reduce your tax bill.

Not all tax professionals are created equal. Here's what you need to take into consideration when evaluating your current and prospective tax experts. 

When using the IRS calculator, if you put garbage in, you'll get garbage out.

If filing your income tax return was painful this year, there are steps you can take now to make it easier next year.

You got a check that's less, or more, than you expected. Here's how you deal with it.

Need more time to prepare your federal tax return? Here's what to do.

Debt is not necessarily the most terrible thing ever. Sometimes, debt is a good thing — it can help you fund college, build credit and can even help you save money on your taxes.

Can't come up with the cash to pay your tax bill? The IRS takes your money in different ways.

Tax day is right around the corner, but experts say it’s not time to panic quite yet. Here are three expert tips for submitting an accurate return on time.

Tax refund theft is a growing problem as scam artists find new and creative ways to steal your identity and money. 

Attorney General Eric Holder is warning taxpayers that tax fraud is becoming a bigger problem and that no one is safe—even him.

Here's what you can do if you are stuck with a federal income tax bill from your savings bonds.