taxes

The IRS is still reviewing data it received from the Department of Veterans Affairs that is needed to process third stimulus payments to certain veter…

Although uncertainty and confusion have surrounded the Paycheck Protection Program since its launch, that shouldn't stop small business owners from pa…

The IRS says there's a new phishing scam aimed at people with email addresses ending in ".edu."

If you’re worried that a sizable chunk of your legacy may go to Uncle Sam, there are steps you can take to reduce the effects of the SECURE Act and th…

There are a lot of pieces to the retirement tax-planning puzzle, but lucky for you, that means you have a lot of options to help control your taxes.

The American Rescue Plan helps families with young children by temporarily increasing the amount and scope of the child and dependent care tax credit.

From stimulus checks to enhanced unemployment benefits, these perks from the American Rescue Plan will provide significant financial relief to million…

The failure to send information sooner delayed stimulus payments for nearly 30 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries.

The IRS issued the second batch of third-round stimulus payments this week. Direct deposit payments are already available, while additional paper chec…

With some thoughtful planning, you can avoid paying more than you need to in taxes. Some tweaking of where you invest and how you pull your money out …

The pandemic and new stimulus-driven responsibilities are straining IRS resources.

The tax revenue could close budget gaps, but the measures could drive away mobile workers.

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Your IRA administrator will send you a 1099-R, noting your entire distribution; you need to report it to Uncle Sam — and call out what portion was use…

The IRS allows some limited tax breaks on medical expenses and insurance premiums related to long-term care.

Older taxpayers can avoid a big bill at tax time or a penalty for underpaying taxes by having the government withhold taxes from their Social Security…

Uncle Sam can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits if you have other sources of income, such as earnings from work or withdrawals from tax-d…

You may have dreamed of a tax-free retirement, but if you live in these 13 states, your Social Security benefits are subject to a state tax. That's on…

Even with the federal exemption from death taxes raised, retirees should pay more attention to estate taxes and inheritance taxes levied by states.

Following FEMA's recent disaster declaration for winter storms in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, victims of the recent winter storms in those states g…

If you don't have to use your third stimulus check for basic necessities, consider putting the money to work for you. You'll thank yourself later.

The American Rescue Plan authorizes a third round of stimulus checks. When might you receive your payment?

The IRS is still figuring out the best way to handle to new $10,200 tax exemption for unemployment benefits received in 2020, but it doesn't want you …

Pressure has been building for weeks to give taxpayers more time to file their 2020 federal income tax returns.

Now that the tax return filing deadline has been extended, there's even more time to make a 2020 IRA contribution and lower your tax bill.