The financial crisis has boosted the appeal of tax-favored bonds. But safety comes at a price.
- 15 Oct 09, 8:00pm -

If you must file estimated taxes throughout the year, your third voucher of 2009 is due Sept. 15.
- 8 Sep 09, 8:00pm -

Here are five tips to avoid legal, tax and financial problems that trip up new entrepreneurs.
- 26 Aug 09, 8:00pm -

If you paid someone to care for a dependent so you could work, a special tax credit could cut your IRS bill.
- 30 Apr 09, 8:00pm -

Declining business revenue could make it hard to pay the IRS in April. Here's how to get cash.
- 21 Apr 09, 8:00pm -

The GOP tax plan will give many households tax cuts in the first several years. But those cuts will expire and a key provision will raise many people's tax burdens over time, even if their income doesn't go up much.
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- 18 Dec 17, 9:02pm -

Republicans said their plan would make taxes easy to prepare, and indeed the final bill gets points for some simplification. But the whole story, like the tax code, is more complex.
- 18 Dec 17, 5:58pm -

The vast majority of statements from business, advocacy and trade groups have major concerns with the 1,000-page bill.
- 17 Dec 17, 4:05pm -

GOP leaders have agreed to save the student loan interest deduction and keep tuition waivers for graduate students tax-free.
- 16 Dec 17, 10:24am -

Currently, teachers can deduct up to $250 for classroom materials from their taxable income. That won't change.
- 15 Dec 17, 8:23pm -

By failing to repeal the alternative minimum tax in their tax reform bill, Senate Republicans inadvertently undermined the research and development tax credit used by drug makers and tech companies.
- 5 Dec 17, 10:09am -

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- 4 Dec 17, 11:23am -

You'll be hearing a lot in coming days about the differences between the Senate and House tax bills. Here's your guide.
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- 7 days ago, 17 Jun 19, 12:49pm -

Let s face it the IRS isn t the most popular government agency out there It s not just that they take your money They also have a undeserved reputation for tough stances on deductions and credits aggressive tax collectors poor customer service and ge…
- 9 days ago, 15 Jun 19, 9:06am -

The U S economy continues to chug along at a nice clip And that s propping up the bull market long past the time most forecasters ever imagined it would last as executive editor Anne Smith points out in our investing outlook But over the longer term…
- 16 days ago, 8 Jun 19, 2:31pm -

Since 2001 Nina Olson the IRS s national taxpayer advocate has been on a mission to make sure taxpayers rights are protected when they re up against a government agency that many Americans find intimidating if not downright terrifying Under her tenur…
- 17 days ago, 7 Jun 19, 5:47pm -

All good things must come to an end For James Holzhauer that means finally losing on the game show Jeopardy after 32 straight wins and 2 462 216 in prize money But of course Holzhauer won t be able to keep all that money Uncle Sam and his offspring i…
- 18 days ago, 6 Jun 19, 1:47pm -

With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act you ve read about how charitable planning can provide higher tax savings But you may be asking yourself if you should set up a private foundation or donor advised fund So which one is the better option It really depends…
- 23 days ago, 1 Jun 19, 11:06am -

For many people health savings accounts HSAs offer a tax friendly way to pay medical bills You can deduct your contributions to an HSA even if you don t itemize contributions made by your employer are excluded from gross income earnings are tax free…
- 25 days ago, 30 May 19, 9:06am -

We always advise our readers to keep tax refunds to a minimum to avoid giving Uncle Sam what amounts to an interest free loan all year long But we also acknowledge that some people still like big refunds and see them as a kind of forced savings accou…
- 30 days ago, 25 May 19, 12:06pm -

Of course you marry for love but the financial benefits of marriage are nice too Whether you re a newlywed or you ve reached your golden anniversary there are a number of money saving advantages to being married spousal Social Security benefits lower…
- 30 days ago, 25 May 19, 10:06am -

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act gave big business a permanent tax cut and some, but not all, small businesses a temporary tax reduction. What's wrong with that
- 33 days ago, 22 May 19, 11:47am -

Tax reform affects every person’s tax return in 2018. Before you file this tax season, here’s what you need to know about the tax law adjustments to be prepared. 1. The tax rates changed for everyone. The tax rates you previously knew are no more…
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Moms are busy. That goes without saying. Between chauffering kids to activities and likely working a full-time job, finding extra time for anything else is next to impossible. But yet, it’s also necessary. Many moms manage the entire household. Tha…
- 14 Dec 18, 2:07pm -

Tax season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about the documents you need to get ready. Here are a few things to consider ahead of filing your 2018 tax return. Find last year’s return A quick way to find all of th…
- 12 Dec 18, 4:39pm -

There isn’t one most important thing for freelancers to know when it comes to filing a tax return. Well, except paying taxes in the first place! Instead, there are a variety of incredibly important factors for which you need to understand to best p…
- 11 Dec 18, 4:06pm -

As a business owner, there are a variety of ways to accept payment. Apps like Square, Paypal, or other mobile payment services make it easy for you to accept card payments and keep a record of that income. But if you choose to receive payment via a c…
- 11 Dec 18, 4:04pm -

Summer has started! Thoughts of vivid sunsets, theme parks, beach days, and weekend getaways come to mind. All of these activities can take a toll on your bank account, but remember that you don’t have to break your budget to... Full Story
- 3 days ago, 21 Jun 19, 11:00am -

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2019 and current 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 2019 (or October 2019 with filed extension) deadline. While we... Full Story
- 4 days ago, 20 Jun 19, 3:33pm -

Weddings are expensive, so it is too bad that they aren’t tax deductible. But wait – though tax write-offs may not be top-of-mind when you are planning your wedding, with careful planning there are some ways you can garner a tax deduction or two.…
- 7 days ago, 17 Jun 19, 2:52pm -

When you own a second home, some tax rules are similar to the ones relating to your first home. However, let’s discuss how to benefit from the tax rules once you start renting that second home. Every year we rent... Full Story
- 11 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 11:00am -

Summer can be a wonderful time to kick back and relax, plus you can usually find some cheap and free activities to do around town. Believe it or not, it can also be a wonderful time to crank things up... Full Story
- 14 days ago, 10 Jun 19, 6:40pm -

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2019 taxes, which you will file by the April 2020 (or October 15, 2020, with filed extension) deadline. Learn more about tax... Full Story
- 14 days ago, 10 Jun 19, 11:30am -

Whether your child is a newborn or a teenager almost ready to head off to college, children have an impact on your taxes. Here are some of the things you should know. Get That Number You probably were given a... Full Story
- 15 days ago, 9 Jun 19, 11:00am -

Schools out for summer and you may have been trying to figure out more ways to save. If you’re like most parents, you’re probably wondering how you’re going to keep your kids busy without breaking the bank. You may also... Full Story
- 18 days ago, 6 Jun 19, 1:00pm -

At last, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and it’s time to kick back and enjoy the summer. But wait, do you cringe every time you look around your home and backyard? Are the turquoise and pink décor... Full Story
- 21 days ago, 3 Jun 19, 1:00pm -

Ah, good old summertime – what a wonderful relaxing time of the year. Unless you have kids, of course, in which case there’s a whirlwind of activity in your house as soon as school is out. But then comes the... Full Story
- 26 days ago, 29 May 19, 11:00am -

Blame the timing of weekends, as well as the relatively new celebration of Emancipation Day in the District of Columbia, for why April 15 is no longer Tax Day in many years.
- 15 Aug 18, 9:45am -

The Justice Department has begun scrutinizing thousands of U.S. taxpayers’ Swiss bank accounts to compare bank information with what the taxpayers have reported to the IRS.
- 15 Aug 18, 2:19am -

As access to mainland-listed ‘A shares’ expands, there are questions about tax on gains from 2009 through last year.
- 15 Aug 18, 12:23am -

To fix an error on your tax return, file an amended return on Form 1040X.
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