Taxes

The taxability of disability income depends on whether and how you paid the premiums.

You don't have to meet a high hurdle to deduct premiums if your small business is profitable.

The IRS notice may be a mistake, but you need to get to the bottom of this.

Walking away from a home can be a financial relief, as long as you keep paying these bills.

Inheritance taxes don't apply. However, IRA distributions must be taxed eventually.

You can skirt the rules by converting a nondeductible IRA to a Roth, but it's tricky.

When it comes to finding the most tax-efficient way to sell a parent's stock, consider hiring a certified public accountant.

The forms are similar, but each has different requirements for filing them.

Special tax rules apply based not only on age, but also on money earned and type of job.

Any time you encounter a major life change, whether it’s a marriage, divorce, buying a home or starting a business, it’s important to review the tax implications and create the best strategy--and that includes losing a job.

There's nothing better than an unexpected cash flow--but the IRS wants in on the action as well.

If you co-sign on a loan and the borrower defaults, you're on the hook for the debt, but if you reach a settlement, you shouldn't have to pay taxes on the forgiven amount.

When an investment opportunity sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Especially when it comes to taking advantage of the tax code.

You may not have to pay tax on the capital gain of a second home if you pass certain tests.

The tax you'll owe will depend on what bracket you are in when you cash out your 401(k).

To make divorce proceedings even more painful, the tax man often gets involved and makes the process even more complicated.

You have to add up all the money from foreign relatives to see if you must report it.

Your son may have had to file taxes due to his part-time job. Can you still claim him?

You can exclude interest income for education expenses under certain circumstances.

One of the biggest areas of tax abuse is the improper claiming of the Earned Income Tax Credit, and the IRS is looking to fix that.