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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Sale of inherited stock could be tax help
If you’re left some stock and have to sell it at a loss, you could come out ahead at tax time.
2 min read Mar 14, 2012 -
Form 1099-B now has cost basis information
New rules require brokers to track investment cost basis for investors on Form 1099-B.
4 min read Feb 27, 2012 -
New rules to report capital gains, losses
Heads up — the IRS will be able to better track gains and losses with the new Form 8949.
2 min read Feb 09, 2012 -
Form 1099-B helps investors track basis
A new tax statement, Form 1099-B, will help taxpayers determine their property’s basis.
1 min read Feb 07, 2012 -
When is the tax deadline in 2012?
One tax law change is that the tax deadline is April 17 this year, giving taxpayers more time to complete their taxes.
1 min read Feb 07, 2012 -
New form to report capital gains, losses
Another new tax law: Taxpayers will report capital gains or losses on Form 8949 and on Schedule D.
1 min read Feb 07, 2012 -
Form 1099-K helps track taxpayer income
Companies that process payments must now report their gross amounts to merchants on Form 1099-K.
1 min read Feb 07, 2012 -
12 tempting tax tips for 2012
No new taxes are planned, but you may want to take advantage of loopholes before they close.
5 min read Dec 27, 2011 -
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 -
Tax deadline in October
Just now filing your taxes? Bankrate will help you get it together.
2 min read Oct 07, 2011 -
Why we procrastinate filing taxes
Many people wait until October to deal with their taxes, and they may have good reason for doing so.
4 min read Oct 07, 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 -
Getting around foreign withholding tax
If the tax withheld is excessive, a foreigner can appeal to the IRS by filing Form 8288-B.
2 min read Aug 30, 2011 -
Getting tax credit for education expenses
Use the American opportunity credit to help pay college costs, including tools required for school.
3 min read Aug 25, 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 -
Ordinary loss: extraordinary tax deduction
If inherited property loses value, your tax strategy depends on how the IRS will categorize your loss.
3 min read Jul 12, 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