TaxExtension

Unless you've filed for an extension, today is the last day to get your taxes turned in to the IRS. It also happens to be Tax Freedom Day, when the average American has worked enough days to have paid all their taxes for the year.

In their mad dash toward the Form 1040 finish line, late taxpayers often make costly errors. If you're among those last-minute tax filers, first, take a breath. Then take note of these common filing mistakes to avoid.

If you're one of the many taxpayers who owes the IRS a chunk of cash this month, you'll want to steer clear of one increasingly popular way to pay that tax bill: using your credit card.

It's inevitable: You're fairly sure you're going to have all your tax documentation together, and then something goes awry. You don't receive all your tax forms, you've misplaced a receipt, or you're otherwise unable to file your return by the due date. If you need more time to prepare your...

If you're behind on getting your taxes done, one of the best things you can do is file an extension. That will buy you some extra time to get everything filed. But don't use that as an excuse to keep procrastinating. Use it just to give you more time so you're not hurrying to finish your taxes (and...