Filing Taxes
Filing taxes is an annual chore, and the tax code is complicated. Find tax forms and advice you need to file your tax return this year and pay the IRS.
Tax Basics
Latest Tax Filing Articles
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First time figuring estimated tax payments
You can use safe harbor guidelines to estimate tax payments or use an alternative method.
2 min read Jul 03, 2014 -
Must we file taxes for rental property?
Though your property may be a money pit, you may still have to file taxes every year.
2 min read May 15, 2014 -
Spouse abuse victim unsure of filing status
You can’t file as head of household this year, but you may do so in future years.
2 min read Apr 15, 2014 -
Filing past due tax returns from 2007
First find the copies of your last tax returns, as they can help you figure out where to start.
2 min read Apr 08, 2014 -
Taxes on Social Security disability income
You had to jump through hoops to qualify for SSDI; now you have to jump over tax hurdles.
4 min read Jan 21, 2014 -
Claim my 19-year-old qualifying dependent?
You can claim your son as a dependent, but if he had taxes withheld, he should file a return.
1 min read Sep 10, 2013 -
Quiz: Check out your ‘fiscal cliff’ knowledge
We’re hurtling toward the ‘fiscal cliff.’ How much do you know about this looming crisis?
1 min read Dec 13, 2012 -
Tax planning 2011: Smart moves to make now
As 2011 winds down, make these tax moves now to cut your next tax bill.
7 min read Nov 22, 2011 -
Taxable fringe benefits from the employer
If an employee doesn’t pay premiums for disability insurance, are benefits taxable?
2 min read Nov 17, 2011 -
Tax filing status to use when supporting Mom
You may be able to file as head of household and list your mother as a dependent, but it depends.
2 min read Nov 15, 2011 -
Top 1 percent: How much do they earn?
Many believe this group bleeds money, but that’s not always the case.
3 min read Oct 24, 2011 -
Reporting royalty income for textbook
Your husband may be a full-time professor, but as an author he is considered self-employed.
2 min read Sep 01, 2011 -
Debt debacle a matter of semantics?
Cut through the political ruckus to see what’s proposed, what it means and who supports it.
3 min read Jul 13, 2011 -
Taxes on gifts held in father’s homeland?
For U.S. citizens, overseas assets present special tax challenges that require expert advice.
3 min read Jul 07, 2011 -
Co-owned property with an ex can be taxing
Even if you’re on good terms after the breakup, get your financial deals in writing.
2 min read Jun 14, 2011 -
What happens to investment interest expenses?
The investment interest expense of the decedent spouse is not eligible for carry-over.
1 min read May 03, 2011 -
10 craziest tax deductions for 2011
Tax time lends itself to the occasional crazy deduction.
1 min read Apr 18, 2011 -
Win a Super Bowl? It’s taxable!
Did you know your that your Super Bowl winnings are taxable?
1 min read Mar 01, 2011 -
Deduct storage fees for a motor home?
The IRS is generous when it comes to vacation and second homes, to a point.
1 min read Feb 15, 2011 -
Claiming the Making Work Pay credit
Claiming the Making Work Pay credit requires more tax paperwork, such as filling out Schedule M.
2 min read Feb 10, 2011