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...

The Outrageous Reason It Costs So Much to File Your Taxes

By Janna Herron

Every year taxpayers pay $200 each on average to prepare and file their taxes, on top of any amount they may owe Uncle Sam. That’s largely because of a little-known, longstanding deal between the IRS...
Here’s How Elizabeth Warren Wants to Save You Money on Tax Day

By Janna Herron

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is promoting a new plan she says will save Americans time and money on doing their taxes. A bill she introduced Wednesday would require the Internal Revenue Service to...
The States With the Worst Tax Rates

By Millie Dent

With tax day right around the corner, residents of some states are feeling a much bigger bite than others. The personal finance website WalletHub examined the myriad taxes each state imposes on its...
When and How to Refile Your Old Taxes

By Janna Herron

Congratulations, you’re done with your 2015 tax returns and it’s time to have a beer. Before you stash away your calculator and crack open your celebratory beverage, though, take a moment and...
Now You Can Pay Your Taxes While Buying a Slurpee

By Janna Herron

You can now pay your taxes in cash at your local 7-Eleven store, thanks to new technology at the IRS. The agency has teamed up with OfficialPayments.com and PayNearMe so taxpayers can make payments...

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