Taxes

When the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31, it will be too late to make these tax moves that just might save you some money. 

Here’s a look at the tax law changes that take effect this year, and how they may impact your return.

The donor advised fund (DAG) is changing the charitable giving landscape, and it’s easy to understand why.

You may qualify for innocent spouse relief. Here's how to get a tax refund.

Did you know that when you give gifts to your family, friends, and loved ones that the IRS has an interest in it? Here are five tips about the gift tax.

If you get an out-of-the-blue call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, that should raise some major red flags.

From maximizing your retirement savings to unloading underperforming stocks to offset gains, here’s a look at three end-of-the-year tax strategies investors should be thinking abo

There is little one can do about what Congress will decide to change in the final hours of the tax year. We are often surprised (and sometimes not) by what goes down at the last minute and this does not make for good tax planning.

The tax man doesn't take a cut from insurance benefits, except in a few cases.

A higher-than-expected tax liability that you cannot immediately pay is not just costly, it can also be stressful. Now's the time to project what you'll owe Uncle Sam and come up with a payment plan.

Whether you are considering moving to a different state to help find a new job or get a change of scenery, the decision should include a careful review of the tax implications. 

DOMA was dismantled. The IRS recognizes legal gay marriages. But state tax rules are still in flux.

DOMA was dismantled. The IRS recognizes legal gay marriages. But state tax rules are still in flux.

The Additional Medicare Tax went into effect this year and will be levied on wages, other compensation, and self-employment income paid after the start of the year.

You can claim your son as a dependent, but if he had taxes withheld, he should file a return.

A lot of Americans are out of work, but a job search might help cut their tax bills.

The IRS’s offer in compromise program allows taxpayers facing financial hardships to settle their outstanding tax liability for pennies on the dollar. But there are rules everyone must follow.

Haven't filed your tax return in several years? Quit looking over your shoulder for the taxman, it's easier than you think to pay overdue taxes.

Taxpayers dealing with IRS problems are desperate to find solutions, and unethical tax relief companies take advantage of misinformed consumers.

If you have a simple question for the IRS, it might time to put down the phone and hop on a computer.