tax returns
News, insights and expert analysis on tax returns from the team at Kiplinger.
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How Long Should You Keep Tax Records?
Tax Records The IRS hasn't gone away — so don’t destroy tax documents until the time limit for an audit runs out, or maybe even longer.
By Rocky Mengle
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Pros and Cons of Filing a Tax Extension
Tax Filing It's easy to extend your tax return deadline to October by requesting a tax extension…but should you?
By Rocky Mengle
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Who’s Named First on Your Income Tax Return?
Tax Returns A new study says the order of names on a joint income tax return can provide insights about the people filing.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Don’t Make These Five Mistakes on Your Tax Return
Tax Filing The IRS warns taxpayers to watch out for these common errors as they prepare to file.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Filing a Deceased Person's Final Income Tax Return
Tax Filing Unfortunately, death doesn’t relieve one’s obligation to file a final federal income tax return.
By Joy Taylor
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Why You Should Take Extra Care With Your Tax Return
Filing Taxes You can minimize your tax bill and avoid unwanted attention from the IRS by watching out for common errors and oversights.
By Sandra Block
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Ten IRS Audit Red Flags for Self-Employed Individuals
IRS Audits Taxpayers who file Schedule C with their Form 1040 have a greater chance of an IRS audit.
By Joy Taylor
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Tax Pros: Is Someone Fraudulently Filing Returns With Your PTIN?
Tax Filing An unmonitored preparer tax identification number (PTIN) can lead to serious issues.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Tax Software vs a Tax Professional: Which Should You Choose?
The simple answer is a question: How complex are your taxes? Here's how you can decide whether you can go the easy route or need the help of a pro.
By Marguerita M. Cheng, CFP® & RICP®
