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The IRS knows our lives don't always follow the schedule they're supposed to, so if filing your taxes by April 17 just isn't going to happen, you can easily request a tax extension. Here's how.

Our savings experts tell you if you need to pay for an accountant or if you can use tax software for the best result.

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Spring break was great, the weather's warming up, and summer vacation is coming round the corner. The absolute last thing you want to do now is your taxes. But unless you want to suffer the consequences, you've got to get 'em done, and soon, to meet this year's April 18 deadline. On the bright...

In today's shaky real estate market, more and more homeowners are becoming landlords, often as an unexpected necessity. Whether you're renting out your old house, an investment property or even a single room, being the landlord means tax breaks -- and you should take every one you can.

Here are five relatively painless steps you can take this month that could benefit you in a big way come tax time in April. So take a break from all the holiday hoopla and focus on maximizing your tax position for 2010.

H&R Block has been a laggard in its online efforts, while competitor Intuit's TurboTax keeps gaining market share. To start remedying the situation, H&R Block this week agreed to pay $287.5 million for 2SS Holdings, which develops the desktop and online tax-prep software TaxACT.

Intuit has acquired Cha-Ching, which develops Mac web programs and iPhone apps for personal finance.

Most Americans will be expecting to get a nice check from the IRS in the near future as the mad rush to file taxes ends in less than a week. After you file, there are several ways to check the status of your tax refund by visiting the IRS Web site or calling its hotline; but if you'd prefer to...

In a world where the only things that are certain are death and taxes, it's good to know that there a plenty of online coupons to help you save with the latter. Regardless of whether you do your own taxes or hire a professional, there are lots and lots of tax time savings that will help you keep...