Taxes

Strong market gains in 2013 may mean tax consequences for investors -- and not necessarily when they expect them.

The way you earn credit card rewards helps determine whether you need to pay Uncle Sam.

Section 1031 of the tax code allows taxpayers to enjoy a deferral from taxes if they relinquish business property in exchange for like-kind property. But just like most parts of the tax code, the rules get complex.

Even with tighter donation rules, that jalopy may be a valuable tax deduction.

You can deduct taxes paid on building materials if you buy them directly, among other criteria.

Making your home more energy-efficient could cut your utility bill and save tax dollars.

While the odds are against you when it comes to being able to claim a pool or a private plane as a deduction, several exceptions give hope to taxpayers everywhere.

Steer clear of certain deductions or risk the ire of the IRS. But note these exceptions.

Atypical charitable deductions can help your favorite charity and help to cut your tax bill.

Many Americans have been under the misconception that income earned on foreign soil is not taxable here at home, especially if taxes are paid in the foreign country. And that's simply not true.

Your chances of getting audited are slim, but the investigations do happen. Here’s how to best handle the situation.

Don't play fast and loose with your tax return. The IRS might target you for an audit.

The chances of getting audited are slim, but if you do find yourself in the hot seat with the IRS, you better be prepared.

If you have ever received a letter from the IRS, chances are it left your head spinning. And for good reason.  

If you don’t feel like you have the time or resources to handle a matter with the IRS yourself, you can have someone step in and get the information necessary to help resolve the issue.

Constant neurotic fiddling of the tax code, and the push to turn the nation’s tax collector into a policy enforcer, is wrecking it for taxpayers.

The IRS accidentally deleted emails related to the investigation of former employee Lois Lerner, according to the Treasury Inspector General. 

The IRS statue of limitations may be a lot longer than you think. 

One group claims the IRS may have an "Israel Special Policy" under which applications from organizations holding political views than differ from the Obama Administration face tougher review. 

Tax return information for about 100,000 U.S. taxpayers was illegally accessed by cyber criminals over the past four months, U.S. IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said on Tuesday.