Self-directed IRAs, which allow you to invest in most anything, are complicated vehicles.
Make these moves now to reduce your tax tab.
As a result of the new tax law, most Americans will see their paychecks increase in January -- just in time to pay off Christmas credit-card purchases.
Knowing the amount of money you invested in a stock can help you hold on to more of a gain or make the best of a loss.
Tax planning may ease the tax bite on your benefits.
High earners will pay more on wages and investments.
Some promoters are pushing questionable schemes for ditching the tax bill on a Roth conversion.
Military service is a tough job, but it comes with privileges at tax time.
New deductions and credits can slash your 2009 tax bill.
It won't happen this year, not with elections coming up, but there's no other way to close the budget gap.
Making the switch to a Roth makes sense for some, and there are plenty of ways to pay the tax bill.
Congress may do what it does best -- postpone a tough decision until next year.
The estate tax fumble may be a harbinger of a tough year for Congress on a slew of tax issues.
How you could be a victim, too.