Tax Basics
Cryptocurrency taxes: A guide
The IRS is stepping up enforcement on potential tax evasion by looking more closely at who’s exchanging cryptocurrencies.
Long-term capital gains tax basics
Certain windfalls are considered capital gains. Here’s how to determine what you’ll owe.
How to file your taxes in 2022
It’s time to start thinking about filing your 2021 taxes and what information you’ll need to submit a tax return.
Latest Articles
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Plan for taxes due on a Roth IRA conversion
Before converting your traditional IRA to a Roth account, ask yourself these key questions.
5 min read Mar 05, 2010
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2009-10 retirement plan contribution limits
Keeping up with IRS rules on retirement plan contribution limits is easier with this chart.
1 min read Jan 05, 2010
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10 astute tax moves in 2010
Start saving today on next year’s taxes with these simple strategies for lowering your IRS bill.
5 min read Dec 29, 2009
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Tax due on jointly held savings bonds?
When mom has died, how will interest on savings bonds held jointly with her daughter be taxed?
2 min read Oct 15, 2009
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Deferring interest on savings bonds
There are several ways for taxpayers to report the interest earned on savings bonds.
2 min read Oct 08, 2009
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‘Goofy’ change coming to Roth IRA
A 2010 Roth IRA rule change will help investors, even if the logic behind it is a little ‘goofy.’
1 min read Sep 29, 2009
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Rollover funds won’t get new tax break
Transferring retirement funds into a traditional IRA rollover will not net a new tax break.
1 min read Sep 21, 2009
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IRA penalty has multiple exceptions
The IRS makes it clear that taxpayers can withdraw IRA money early for more than one purpose.
1 min read Jul 28, 2009
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Figuring losses on rental property
The cap on rental losses is meant to limit the number of deductions one person can take.
2 min read Mar 24, 2009
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Foreigners and withholding tax
Withholding tax is due on stock dividends of U.S. companies even if you aren’t a U.S. citizen.
1 min read Jan 26, 2009