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.
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Latest Tax Filing Articles
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Responsibilities of nonresident property seller
When a foreigner sells U.S. property, some taxes are collected at closing. Our expert discusses the procedure and the forms that must be filed.
1 min read Jun 22, 2004 -
Writing off medical school moving costs
Under certain circumstances, you may be able to deduct your moving expenses. Our expert details the three tax tests.
2 min read Feb 10, 2004 -
Helping dad reduce his taxes
Pop can give away a part of his assets each year and that will reduce his estate’s eventual tax bill. But to cut today’s income taxes, he needs to get rid of some income-producing assets.
2 min read Apr 23, 2003 -
Overlooked deductions on old returns
A reader thinks he may have overlooked the mortgage points deduction. Our expert explains this tax break, along with how to get copies of old returns.
1 min read Apr 10, 2003 -
Deducting long-term care insurance premiums
Long-term care premiums are tax deductible two ways. Either as part of your itemized medical expenses or without itemizing if you are self-employed.
1 min read Feb 26, 2003 -
Home sweet homeownership tax breaks
There are lots of tax reasons to own a home. Here’s how to make the most of them and avoid the pitfalls.
7 min read Feb 16, 2003 -
Borrowing from an IRA
Accessed properly, a personal loan from your retirement account is an often-overlooked short-term lending source.
2 min read Jan 02, 2003 -
Even in a roller-coaster stock market, investors find they owe capital gains
Mutual fund owners who watched their holdings stumble often are shocked at tax time to discover they still owe taxes.
6 min read Dec 29, 2002 -
Special deductions available for elderly and blind filers
A special standard deduction amount for older and blind taxpayers is easy to claim. Just check a couple of boxes on your return.
2 min read Mar 13, 2001 -
Charitable gifts pay off for nonprofits and the donor
Donations can be valuable tax-cutting tools if you follow documentation rules.
2 min read Jan 22, 2001