5 Ways to Pay the IRS Less Next April
If you're still in shock from the amount of taxes you just paid, start working now to reduce what you send the IRS next year. Here are five ways you can shave your tax bill.
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How to Amend a Tax Return
If you're just now realizing that you missed out on a tax deduction or credit for 2012, don't worry: You can file an amended return for up to three years.
Crazy Tax Deductions: Swimming Pools, Breast Implants and More
It's April -- prime hunting season for tax deductions -- and you won't believe what your fellow taxpayers have tried, and sometimes gotten away with, on their returns.
Last-Minute Tax Filing Tips
Use these tax filing tips to avoid missing deductions or credits and paying the IRS more than you owe. Or worse, making mistakes that could get you in trouble with the taxman.
A Radical New Proposal for the Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
The Common Sense Housing Investment Act would help millions more Americans claim the mortgage-interest tax deduction -- and still boost the government's tax revenues.
Don't Get Burned by Your Charitable Deductions
Making a charitable donation is one way many Americans help to reduce their overall tax liability, but if not done properly, you could lose that cherished deduction.
Tips to Help You Finish Your 2012 Tax Return Now
If you've been putting off the onerous task of finishing your tax returns, these tips for filing your 2012 return will help you breathe easier.
The Last-Minute Tax Move That Could Be Worth $100,000
If you've got all your tax paperwork but are still stalling here's something to motivate you: a last-minute tax move you can make that could be worth over $100,000 to you.
It's Not Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement
The single most effective thing workers can do to increase their chances of having a secure and comfortable retirement is to start saving -- now.
8 States Making Tax Changes: Some Painful, Some Pleasant
As you prepare your tax returns for 2012, be warned: A number of states have made or are considering big changes to their state income taxes. With some of those changes already having taken effect, you need to know whether you're in the line of fire -- or in line for a tax break.
Saving on Your Tax Bill: 3 Things You Might Not Have Considered
Before you start planning for 2013, you still have 2012 taxes to worry about. Take these three steps to keep your bill as low as possible.
6 Strange New Taxes That May Be Headed Your Way
With both the sequester and tax filing season under way, most people thinking about taxes have their minds on Washington, D.C. But a new Time article points out six new, and frankly strange, state taxes that may be coming your way in the near future.
Picking the Right Tax Preparer (Hint: It's Probably Not Uncle Ed)
The tax code is incredibly complicated, and it changes often, so hiring a skilled pro to help you file your tax return can be a good investment. But even that isn't simple: There are many kinds of tax preparers. Here's how to find the one who's right for you.
How to Do Your Taxes if You're a Homeowner
If you're a homeowner, you've got a slice of the American dream, and the tax breaks that go along with it. Whether you bought, sold or just happily lived in your home this year, we'll walk you through all the tax stuff you need to know.
Could Itemizing Save You on Taxes? Find Out
Though we all groan about having to pay taxes, the government is nice enough not to tax us on everything we earn. There are two big buckets of deductions the government gives us: The first are called "above the line," and the second are called "below the line," and those are what we'll cover here.