Taxes

The IRS announced new fraud-prevention measures for next tax season, but it may not be something consumers notice right away.

Before you file your next income tax return, see if you qualify for any of these tax credits and work your way to a bigger tax refund.

Criminals recently accessed information on over 104,000 taxpayers through an IRS site. Learn what you need to do now.

Some taxpayers won't pay any capital gains tax. Find out if you are eligible for this break.

Did you miss the chance to maximize your deductions this year? Find out what you need to know to save money next time.

If you need to take money from your IRA, here's when Uncle Sam says it won't cost you extra.

The median property tax bill in 2013 was $2,132, but some U.S. counties were a lot higher or lower.

You've received a letter from the IRS regarding an audit. What is your plan?

When you're looking for help paying for college, make sure you don't end up with an unexpected bill during tax season.

If you don’t have health coverage, you pay a penalty to the government. And scammers are ready to take advantage of that.

Errors in your home's assessment could cost you big time. Here's how to make sure all the facts line up.

Instead of enjoying a tax refund this year, you are surprised to find that you owe Uncle Sam. Even worse, you do not have the money to pay these surprise taxes. What can you do?

Freelance income can vary tremendously, and so can taxes due. If you're in the fortunate position of having a growing income, what should you do?

With April 15th fast approaching, what if you don’t have the cash to pay your taxes?

Depending on your income source and your consumption habits, it may make sense to consider states that lack an income tax or a sales tax so you can afford to live a comfortable life.

Very few, if any, Americans like our current tax system but there is little agreement on how to change it. MoneyTips takes a look at some of the options that have recently been proposed.

You can ignore your taxes for years, but you're going to pay for it eventually.

When TurboTax suspended filing state returns, it brought attention to a problem none of us can afford to ignore: taxpayer identity theft.

Serial tax avoidance appears to be a hallmark of Al Sharpton’s operations. But there’s a warning here: Others have gone to prison for lesser amounts.

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots may have won Super Bowl XLIX, but the Internal Revenue Service is about to sack the MVP quarterback.