It hurts to get a big tax bill and find out that you owe the government. But there are some ways you can start to lower your taxes in the future.
If you are missing or have not received your W-2, you’ll need to try to get it as soon as possible, or take other steps
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has developed a Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) to ensure that taxpayers are treated fairly and have a clear understanding about
Most Americans dread the prospect of being audited by the IRS. But the truth is that IRS audits actually happen very rarely. According to IRS
If you’re in the giving mood this holiday season, there’s certainly no shortage of charities, non-profit groups and social services agencies that could use a
Actor Stephen Baldwin was arrested for alleged state income tax evasion, according to authorities in New York. The New York Daily News reported that Baldwin
With each passing day, I’m starting to believe that Elizabeth Warren was right: the financial system is rigged against the average middle-class American. Here’s the
If you couldn’t file your federal tax return by this year’s tax deadline and didn’t submit a request for an extension, you can still file
Editor’s note: This article pertains to the 2011 tax year. If you still haven’t filed your state income tax and are considering requesting an extension,
Here are 4 last minute tax tips for late filers and anyone that will owe money to the IRS. 1. File an Extension If you
The April 17th, 2012 tax filing deadline is just a few weeks away. Fortunately, there are some last-minute ways you can still save money. Here
If you forgot to save a copy of your old tax return or just don’t have access to a software program you used to prepare
If you owe federal income taxes, you can breathe a sigh of relief because a newly updated “Fresh Start” program from the IRS has just
One of the first things you need to do when filing your income tax return is to determine your filing status. The Internal Revenue Service
During my appearance on the CBS show, The Talk, I gave 5 tips to a stress free tax filing this year. Tax season is here and
The IRS says the average tax refund check in 2012 tops $3,000. Whether you’re expecting a really big tax refund like that, or a just
