Taxes

Would Trump Take Away Your Mortgage Interest Deduction?

By Rob Garver

In the complicated world of federal tax expenditures, there is perhaps no provision more loved by its beneficiaries and more hated by academic economists than the mortgage interest deduction. For...
Tax Scammers Never Sleep: IRS Names 4 Summer Scams to Avoid

By Beth Braverman

Tax season may be over, but that doesn’t mean that crooks are done impersonating the IRS to try to steal your identity — and your cash.
If Trump's Tax Plan Passes, Here Are the Deductions and Breaks You Could Lose

By John W. Schoen, CNBC

The question of whether you'll be paying more in taxes under President Donald Trump may hinge on how much you use tax deductions now. Trump has said he will unveil on Wednesday the outlines of his...
Trump’s Tax Plan Could Affect Your Social Security

By Rob Garver

The Trump administration, at work on a new plan for tax reform, is reportedly considering a plan to cross into one of the most dangerous territories in American politics: fiddling with the Social...
Need a Tax Extension? 5 Things You Should Know

By Beth Braverman

If you’re among those who are going to miss the tax deadline, you’ll need to file for an extension with the IRS. Here’s what you need to know.

Two Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund: Which One Is Right for You?

By Lynn Wolfbrandt, Brad's Deals

Ah, the tax refund. That thing I used to spend before I even got it. Maybe you’re familiar with this fun and healthy spending pattern: Related: Haven’t Filed Yet? Lower Your Taxes With This Last...
Haven’t Filed Yet? Lower Your Taxes With This Last Minute Move

By Beth Braverman

Taxes may be due in just a few weeks, but many taxpayers can still trim their 2016 tax bill and increase their long-term financial security at the same time. That’s because tax-deductible...
The Best Ways to Use Your Tax Refund – and the Worst

By Janna Herron

Here’s what you should do with your tax refund to get closer to financial security – and what you should avoid.
Spend or Save Your Tax Refund? Here’s What Most People Are Doing This Year

By Beth Braverman

The retail boom that often follows tax season may be smaller this year, as fewer Americans are planning to spend their returns. Of the two-thirds of Americans expecting a refund this season, only one...
Here’s Why You Owe the IRS So Much in Taxes This Year

By Janna Herron

The vast majority of filers — more than 70 percent — do get money back from the government, with the average refund close to $3,000, according to the IRS. But every year, some taxpayers get a nasty...

13 Last-Minute Tips to Lower Your 2016 Taxes

By Janna Herron

You’re probably rushing to finish holiday shopping, but it’s also a good time to wrap up loose ends when it comes to taxes. Here are 13 ways to prepare for April 18, 2017—the deadline for your 2016...
Say Goodbye to These 4 Tax Breaks Next Year

By Janna Herron

This may be the last year for individuals to take advantage of four tax breaks before they disappear. Three are for homeowners, while the last helps grad students and those enrolled in continuing...
Donating to Charity? Now You Can Use Your IRA

By Jeff Brown, CNBC

With the arrival of Thanksgiving comes the start of the peak season for giving to charity, and Americans may well set another record in 2016, as they do most years. In 2015, Americans gave a record $...
IRS Warning: Scammers Are Sending Fake Obamacare Tax Bills

By Janna Herron

The Internal Revenue Service is warning Americans about fake emails containing fraudulent tax bills related to the Affordable Care Act. The agency said it has received many reports nationwide of...
5 Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill in Retirement

By Beth Braverman

Retirement is supposed to be your time to sit back, relax and enjoy spending the money you’ve spent decades earning and saving. Unfortunately, just because you’re not taking home a paycheck anymore...

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