The only constant in life is change,
and the Internal Revenue Service certainly follows that
rule. Here's what's new in the tax world to help you
complete your 2005 return.
Another season
has arrived, bringing with it the perennial tax-law
changes, decisions to make on how to file (or whether
you even have to file at all), as well as some terrible
tax surprises to watch out for. Read
on
Being
in too much of a hurry to get your refund could
be costly. Slow down: Take a hard look at expensive
refund-based loans, make sure the IRS knows where
to send your money and don't fall for these dozen
tax scams that could get you into big trouble. Read
on
Tired
of shuffling paper tax forms? Tax software and electronic
filing, in some cases at no cost, is good for the
environment and your bank account. Read
on
Most
states collect income taxes, too. Find out your
state's rules, how you can donate to charities when
you file and do it all electronically. Read
on