Most of us approach taxes as something to put off thinking about until absolutely necessary. However, with a bit of forethought and preparation, you can make next year's taxes go much more smoothly.
Most of us approach taxes as something to put off thinking about until absolutely necessary. However, with a bit of forethought and preparation, you can make next year's taxes go much more smoothly.
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Comstock / Thinkstock.comIdentity thieves are sophisticated and may get your information despite your best efforts. That doesn't mean, however, that common sense precautions don't work.
Identity thieves are sophisticated and may get your information despite your best efforts. That doesn't mean, however, that common sense precautions don't work.
Eight smart ways to spend that bonus paycheck
Eight smart ways to spend that bonus paycheck
What federal tax deductions can you take for a mortgage and other home ownership expenses?
What federal tax deductions can you take for a mortgage and other home ownership expenses?
If you owe money this year, and lack enough money in reserves to pay the entire debt, you can take many steps to stay on Uncle Sam's good side.
If you owe money this year, and lack enough money in reserves to pay the entire debt, you can take many steps to stay on Uncle Sam's good side.
Congress and President Obama may have avoided the fiscal cliff, but that does not mean taxpayers escaped tax increases.
Congress and President Obama may have avoided the fiscal cliff, but that does not mean taxpayers escaped tax increases.
Following the tax law changes made under the American Taxpayer Relief Act, the IRSit plans to open the 2013 filing season and begin processing individual income tax returns on Jan. 30.
Following the tax law changes made under the American Taxpayer Relief Act, the IRSit plans to open the 2013 filing season and begin processing individual income tax returns on Jan. 30.
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For most homeowners, the answer is "no."
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For the great majority of homeowners, the answer is "no."
10 ways to use your income tax refund to get out of debt, build a brighter future.
Looking for your tax refund? The IRS has the answer for where it is, along with a host of other refund-related questions.
Identity theft often starts when someone's personal information is stolen or lost. These are the IRS' top tips to help you avoid becoming the victim of an identity thief.
There are times that, no matter how hard you try, you just can't get your taxes filed on time. If that's the case, then you will need to file for an extension.
Tax time is prime time for cybercrooks, with all that financial data filed online. Here's how to protect your company's sensitive data.
Leaving tax prep to a last-minute cram session could disrupt your business in the spring. To avoid a crunch, you should prepare for tax deadlines well in advance.
