With tax day behind you it can be easy to forget about all of that paperwork until next year. You can't just stuff the tax return in a drawer for the rest of time because you'll eventually run out of ... Read More about How Long to Keep Tax Records

It's only been a few weeks since many people rushed to file their taxes before the tax deadline in April. Were you surprised this year at how much you got back from the government? Or did you end up ... Read More about Form W-4 – How to Adjust Your Income Tax Withholding on Your Paycheck

Actually, I don't need my tax refund, not right away anyhow. But I've been hearing this comment frequently since tax season started, and even more frequently since the IRS announced the tax refund ... Read More about I Need My Tax Refund!

Starting this year, for tax year 2011, there is a new 1099 form in town. Many of us are already familiar with the 1099-MISC, especially if we work from home as contractors. The 1099 is meant for ... Read More about Are You Ready for the New 1099-K?

The end of the year is rushing to a close, which means now is the time to finish your plans for saving money on your taxes. While there are some things you can do after December 31st to lower your tax ... Read More about Year End Tax Tips

I am old enough to remember Steve Forbes’s failed bids for the presidency back in 1996 and 2000, and young enough to have thought that his flat tax plan (which was the cornerstone of his campaign) was ... Read More about An Explanation of the Flat Tax Proposals

As more people enjoy the benefits of working from home on either a full- or part-time basis, it’s important to understand what money-saving tax deductions are available. Keep reading and we’ll cover ... Read More about Money-Saving Home Office Tax Deductions

According to the IRS's most recent notice, 5 million people were expected to file an amended tax return for 2014, out of 131 million original filings. For 2016, the IRS received over 151 million ... Read More about How to File an Amended Tax Return – Does the IRS Owe You Money?

As host of the Money Girl podcast, I get lots of email questions from listeners. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve received a steady stream of questions about claiming the Home Mortgage Interest ... Read More about Home Mortgage Interest Deduction Guide – Who Can Claim Home Mortgage Interest Deduction?

It's tax time, and that means that you are probably getting your paperwork together, and preparing to pay what you owe. Even though there are many households who don't pay federal taxes, and you might ... Read More about Options for Paying Your Taxes – What to Do When You Can’t Pay Your Taxes