Tax Prep & Filing

You have up to three years after the due date of your return to file an amended return.

File your return on time anyway to minimize the penalties.

Several establishments will be offering special deals on or around April 15.

If you're wondering when you'll get your money, you have several ways to check.

Don't let an error on your tax return delay your refund.

Our in-depth look into how the IRS chooses its targets -- and goes about its probes.

How would you like to get next year's tax refund in installments ... starting next payday? Let us show you how.

Tax time is a perfect opportunity to get rid of paper cluttering up your home or office.

You'll end up paying more than what you owe if you use plastic to cover your tax bill.

Ever wonder why some tax returns are eyeballed by the Internal Revenue Service while most are ignored? The IRS audits only slightly more than 1% of all ...

If you have a refund check coming your way, consider using it to bolster your personal balance sheet. The average refund has been around $3,000 for the ...

If you've been putting off the onerous task of finishing your tax returns, these tactics will help you breathe easier.

A quick picture with your phone could be cheap insurance at audit time.

From taxes and credit to saving and money management, you can get lost in the complexity and abundance of financial issues. But by learning some simple ...

Here are twelve hot spots on your return that can raise the chances of scrutiny by the IRS.

You may have trouble tracking the status of your money using the IRS Web site or app. Here's why.

You can find discounts -- or even get it for free if your income falls below a certain level.

The key is whether you were married or single on New Year’s Eve.

Years ago, the fellow who was running the IRS at the time told Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine that he figured millions of taxpayers overpaid their ...

It's business as usual this tax season with federal tax rates and write-offs mostly unchanged from 2011.

Organize your records and file when the IRS gives the all-clear.

Tax planning in a time of uncertainty is a challenge. But there are many tax-trimming strategies that should hold up no matter what happens.

File early to ensure that your refund comes to you.

The IRS isn't likely to track a laptop or TV. It can track gifts of stock or those made by check.

Almost everyone agrees that the federal deficit is a ticking bomb. But few can agree on how to defuse it. Ideas run the gamut from raising taxes to the ...

Make these moves now to trim your 2012 tax tab.

When it’s time to consult the pros about your money, be sure you get major-league advice.

Here's how to find out when you'll get your money.

Remember, if you don't owe, you don't have to file on the 15th. And please, don't kill yourself rushing.

Are you rushing to file your 2011 taxes? Be careful.

If you "flipped" a house for profit, the government would like its money back.

Or if you have gambling winnings of any kind.

You may be able to take advantage of this tax break even if you contribute to and use money from a dependent-care flexible-spending account.

Find out which documents you should hang on to and for how long.

You have up to three years to make changes -- and claim any deductions or credits you might have missed.

Senior citizens are the target of a phony refund scheme.

Got the basics covered? We have plenty of other ideas.

Take these steps to protect your identity during tax season.

We don't know if Dr. Seuss had any financial wisdom for 20-somethings. But in honor of his 108th birthday, we summarized our own advice in verse.

Every filing year's a little different. Let us help you pinpoint savings.

Whether it's your very first time or just your first time filing without Mom and Dad's help, we have the basics on filing your 2011 tax returns.

Don't overlook these forms or deductions when filing for self-employed income.

Take these steps to trim your 2011 tax tab.

Most taxpayers who filed for an extension must send in their returns. There are a few exceptions, though.

Tips on how to file for a dependent-care tax credit for adult children caring for an elderly parent.

Generally, you have up to three years after the date you filed your original return to get a refund.

Make these moves now to reduce your tax tab.

Carefully keep track of your investment records to help lower your tax bill.

Recent grads may need help navigating this confusing form for the first time.