7 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies
Do you have a capital loss that could be booked and used to offset future tax liabilities? If so, it may be time to sell.
When You Can't Pay Uncle Sam
If you can't pay your taxes, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Discover your options here.
How Property Taxes Are Calculated
Understanding how property taxes work will ensure that you won't be overcharged.
IRS Asset Seizures: Could It Happen To You?
If you can't pay your taxes, know that the IRS has many avenues for collecting what you owe.
Tax Tips: Filing To Your Advantage
Knowing the tax deductions you're entitled to can make or break your bank account.
Taking A Look At Tax Havens
These tax-free zones might sound appealing, but the consequences often aren't.
Cut Taxes By Reporting Property Damage
Know the options you have for your insured property if and when a disaster strikes.
Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
For those who encounter this tax, it can be costly. Find out how to navigate this complicated tax arrangement.
Cut Taxes With AMT Credit
Learn how refundable AMT credits can help you save on taxes, AMT bills and more.
Tax Court: Your Last Resort
Appealing an unfavorable or unfair tax ruling may be your last chance to save your finances.
How To Appeal Your IRS Audit
The auditor's review isn't always the last word. Many taxpayers who are audited can successfully appeal their audits and save thousands of dollars.
No Debt Forgiveness For The Tax Man
Debt settlement sounds like a free lunch, but it has tax consequences.
Reporting A Tax Cheat
If you report a tax evader to the IRS, you could be eligible for a reward.
Last-Minute Tax Tips
A little preparation and organization can take the stress out of last-minute tax filing.
Safe Tax Planning For High-Net-Worth Filers
Planning is essential for the affluent seeking tax breaks. Get to know the legal strategies for saving more.
Avoiding Tax Scams
These schemes can lead to fines - and even jail time - for both the scammer and his victims.
Taxing Times For Divorced Parents
Find out how to deal with the tax issues that arise for divorced parents with dependent children.
Spoil Your Grandkids, Cut Your Tax Bill
Helping your grandchildren save for college is a way to spoil them and reap some benefits yourself.
Making Sense Of The Tax Code
If tax rules and regulations are Greek to you, read on to learn how to decipher them.
Tax Effects On Capital Gains
Find out how your profits are taxed and what to consider when making investment decisions.
Should You File An Early Tax Return?
When it comes to filing your taxes, it can often pay to wait until the deadline.
10 Tax Benefits For The Self-Employed
Running your own business has both personal and financial perks.
Avoiding A Big Tax Bill On Real Estate Gains
Installment sales allow sellers to defer taxes on real estate profits.
Paying Uncle Sam: From Tobacco To $1 Trillion
The services we rely on, like education, law and security, were built on taxes.
Inaccurate Tax Return, Now What?
If the IRS finds errors, it will cost you. Find out how to fix them - and prevent them in the first place.
How Restricted Stock And RSUs Are Taxed
This form of executive compensation limits how these stocks can be sold. Find out more here.
How To Claim A Dependent
If you are a caregiver, get to know the rules for claiming a dependent before filing your taxes.
Get A Six-Month Tax Extension
Discover how to get some extra time from the IRS, without paying for the privilege.
Form 9465: Don't Pay Your Back Taxes Without It
This form can lighten your tax load if you owe Uncle Sam.
10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
The receipts you cram into your wallet could be replaced with cash come tax season.
Uncle Sam's Surprise: Unexpected Sources Of Taxable Income
When you get an unexpected check, don't be surprised when the tax man shows up to collect his share.
Tax-Free Accounts Make Saving A Snap
In 2009, the Canadian government will allow citizens to save more tax-free dollars than ever.
10 Steps To Tax Preparation
Follow these simple steps to get you ready for April 15.
Filing Your Child's First Income Tax Return
Use this quick parental guide to help your child learn this process and establish good habits.
How To Owe Nothing On Your Federal Tax Return
You have the control to determine whether you owe in April. Learn more here.
Finding A Retirement-Friendly State
Which states are tax-effective retirement locales? It depends on the source of your retirement income.
Tax-Loss Harvesting For An Unsteady Market
The option to bolster after-tax stock returns through tax-loss harvesting can reverse investor gloom.
Deducting Disaster: Casualty And Theft Losses
If you've been a victim, your losses may be deductible. Find out how.
Tax Credits You Shouldn't Miss
If you're not taking advantage of these deductions, you could be missing out on tax savings.
Small Business Tax Obligations: Payroll Taxes
Don't leave it up to your accountant - owners are ultimately responsible for fulfilling tax obligations.
An Overview Of Itemized Deductions
Not taking the standard deduction this year could save you hundreds of dollars.
Use Real Estate To Put Off Tax Bills
Find out how you can build wealth and reduce your taxes.
Get A Tax Credit For Your Foreign Investments
The foreign tax credit provides a break on investment income made and taxed in a foreign country.
The Importance Of Asset Location
Learn how to maximize your investment returns with this tax-minimization strategy.
Next Season, File Taxes On Your Own
Mastering these fundamentals now will take the stress out of tax season.
Bond Taxation Rules
Several factors affect the taxable interest that must be reported. Learn more here.
Don't Waste Your Tax Refund
This year, find out how to stretch these dollars further to strengthen your future.
Give Your Taxes Some Credit
A few tax credits can greatly increase the amount of money you get back on your return.
Top 9 Solutions To An Unexpected Tax Bill
Finding out you owe when you expected a refund is a nasty shock. Find out how to bounce back.
Happily Married? File Separately!
Just because you are in love doesn't mean that a joint return is best for both of you.
Common Tax Questions Answered
We clarify some rules that often puzzle taxpayers.
The Basics Of REIT Taxation
The unique tax advantages offered by these investments can translate into superior yields.
Money Saving Year-End Tax Tips
Getting organized well before the deadline will curb your frustration and your tax liability.
Avoid The Social Security Tax Trap
Government benefits can cost you big money! Know the income thresholds before you file.
Tablets To 1040s: How Taxes Began
Ever dream of a world without tax? It existed - 3,000 years ago.
Drilling For Big Tax Breaks
Oil and gas investments can provide unmatched deduction potential for accredited investors.
Do Tax Cuts Stimulate The Economy?
Learn the logic behind the belief that a reducing government income benefits everyone.
The JGTRRA: Reducing Dividend Tax Rates
Find out how this legislation, enacted in 2003, is benefiting both investors and corporations.
The Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
If you're a homeowner, this is one item you want to understand and use on your return.
Changes In Tax Legislation And Regulation
Keeping on top of these amendments can help you avoid penalties and take advantage of benefits.
Using Tax Lots: A Way To Minimize Taxes
The method of identifying cost basis can help you to get the most out of reduced tax rates.
Selling Losing Securities For A Tax Advantage
Tax-loss harvesting can help you to reduce taxes on your portfolio gains, but make sure you know the rules!
