Understanding the best ways to minimize capital gains tax can get complicated. Here’s help.
Tax rules regarding children often defy logic, but there are ways to lower the tax bite.
Recent changes in the tax law shocked many taxpayers. How to lessen the shock—and tax bite—next time.
Here are some ways to simplify the process of preparing tax returns in the future and perhaps reduce clutter.
Valuable money-saving lessons from taxpayers who challenged the IRS.
In many states, an individual can qualify as a resident for tax purposes under two sets of circumstances. It’s vital to follow the rules closely.
The clothing you no longer wear could be worth hundreds of dollars (or more) in tax deductions—much more than it would bring at a garage sale.
A new IRS procedure to verify identities and thwart scammers can delay your refund and give scammers a new opening to scam you. Here’s how to win.
Here are some ways to save taxes by shifting around some of your investments among taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.
Before you put investments in a child’s name, run these numbers
Two dozen states let some seniors delay paying their property tax until they sell their homes or die—a potentially huge savings.
Here are issues to be aware of when filing a tax return past the due date or amending a return.
Stocks have had huge run-ups during the bull market that began in 2009. These funds protect you from a growing tax bite.
There are various ways to deal with red flags to avoid an IRA audit. Here are 15 key ways.
What you do during tax season and all year—and even what kinds of investments you choose—can optimize your time and reduce your tax-prep costs.
