Filing Taxes

Latest Tax Filing Articles

• Schedule D: How to report your capital gains (or losses) to the IRS

  Sold an investment? The IRS wants a Schedule D. While the form is difficult, it’s worth the savings.

  4 min read Oct 12, 2021

  

• How to file your taxes online

  Most taxpayers already file electronically. Here’s a look at all the e-file options.

  4 min read Sep 23, 2021

  

• How to write off bad debt

  There are a few ways to offset losses from business debt or nonbusiness debt.

  4 min read Jun 04, 2020

  

• Filing taxes for a deceased person

  Here’s what to know if you’re responsible for filing taxes for a deceased spouse, parent or dependent.

  5 min read Feb 17, 2020

  

• Oops — mistake on your tax return? Form 1040X to the rescue

  If you discovered that you shortchanged yourself or the IRS, you can make amends.

  3 min read Apr 20, 2017

  

• How to file your taxes at the last minute or get an extension

  Don’t get penalized for filing late or not paying your tax on time. Follow these steps.

  3 min read Apr 18, 2017

  

• 7 ways to pay your tax bill online

  You can settle up with the IRS using credit or debit, a digital wallet and more.

  4 min read Apr 11, 2017

  

• 5 stupid tax mistakes to avoid this filing season

  These dumb tax moves can affect your personal finances well beyond tax season.

  2 min read Mar 22, 2017

  

• IRA tax rate depends on retirement income

  The rate of tax an investor pays on an IRA depends on income during the year of distribution.

  2 min read Aug 20, 2010

  

• Taxable vs. nontaxable income: The lowdown on what’s taxable and what you can keep

  Uncle Sam gets a cut of just about all types of income, but some does escape tax.

  4 min read Feb 16, 2017