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Tax Tips to Get Through the Summer

Summer's here. Capitalize on tax breaks you can take when you file your return next year.

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Shifting to Stocks can Boost Retirement

Will inflation threaten your retirement? One remedy is to shift more funds from bonds into stocks.

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Don't Overlook Tax Break of Mortgage Points

When doing your taxes, don't overlook the points you paid to get a lower mortgage rate.

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Disagree With the IRS? Appeal its Decision

Don't get into a battle with the tax collector until you know your appeal rights.

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Get a Tax Deduction For Charitable Giving

Feeling generous? These charitable-giving rules can maximize your tax deductions.

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Popular Tax Breaks Dead. What Happens Next?

More than 77 temporary tax breaks that expired at the end of 2011 will likely be renewed. When?

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Tax Issues You Could Face in Retirement

Your retirement plan should consider tax issues or it could cost you valuable post-work money.

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Ten Sweet Often-Overlooked Tax Breaks

Nobody wants to overpay the IRS. These often-forgotten breaks could lower your tax bill.

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How the Fiscal Cliff Could Cost You Big in 2013

Here's how the expiration of certain tax provisions could hit your family budget.

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Employee or Contractor: What's the Difference?

You've scored a seasonal job? How it's classified will affect your taxes.

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Six Savvy Tax Moves to Make by the End of the Year

Consider these year-end tax-saving moves regardless of what action Congress takes.

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Millions Could Face AMT Issues

Congressional inaction means 60 million taxpayers might have to deal with the complicated alternative minimum tax when they file their 2012 returns.

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Ten Savvy Tax Strategies to Keep in Mind for 2013

Taxpayers have plenty of new tax laws to consider as they plot their tax strategy for 2013.

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2012 Tax Deduction Amounts

Check out the most recent tax rates to help you file your return.

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Alimony Payments Affect Both Parties' Taxes

When the end of matrimony leads to the start of alimony, each parting partner can feel the tax effects.If you are the ex-spouse getting alimony payments, the money is taxable to you as income in the...

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Beware These Five Terrible Tax Surprises

Tax law is complex even for the experts. Find out how to avoid these typical tax traps.

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10 Key Tax Terms to Know

As you get ready to file your tax return learn these key terms

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Beware the Costly, Complicated AMT

This parallel tax system snares lots of unsuspecting filers. Here are the warning signs.

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The Many Blessings (and Tax Breaks) of Children

Children are expensive. But parents can take advantage of several child-related tax breaks.

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Avoid These Tax Mistakes

Just one slip could cost you or delay your refund. Be sure to watch out for these pitfalls.

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