Articles in Taxes
2013 Tax Planning Gets Easier
3/5/2013, 7:56 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Taxes
A recent survey found that members of Congress are more
unpopular than head lice. But grant them this: They may have made
it easier to do your taxes, at least in the short run. See Also: The... Read >>
How to Properly Claim Deductions for Noncash Donations
3/5/2013, 7:55 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Taxes
A report by the Treasury inspector general for tax
administration estimated that 60% of taxpayers who make noncash
contributions aren't complying with reporting requirements, and it
urged... Read >>
Fund an IRA, Cut Your Taxes
3/4/2013, 10:01 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Taxes
As you tackle your 2012 tax return, make sure you haven't
overlooked one of the best ways to cut your tax bill and secure
your future -- funding a traditional IRA. (There is no upfront tax
break... Read >>
The Most-Overlooked Tax Deductions
3/4/2013, 10:00 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Taxes
Every year, the IRS dutifully reports the most common blunders
that taxpayers make on their returns. And every year, at or near
the top of the "oops" list is forgetting to enter their... Read >>
Where Do You Rank as a Taxpayer?
3/4/2013, 9:59 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Taxes
There's been plenty of debate recently about the growing
disparity between rich and poor in America, and about income taxes
-- who pays how much now, and who should pay more in the future,... Read >>
Cost Basis for Inherited Stock
3/4/2013, 9:54 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Taxes
I just inherited some stock from my uncle, and I know that
he bought the stock for more than the present cost. Should I find
the original cost, or do I use the cost as of the date I... Read >>
Last-Minute Ideas to Beat the Flexible Spending Account Deadline
3/1/2013, 9:27 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Taxes
I still have money in my flexible-spending account from
2012, and I need to spend it by March 15, 2013, or I'll lose it.
What are some last-minute ways to spend FSA money, other than... Read >>
Where's Your Tax Refund From the IRS?
2/25/2013, 10:27 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Taxes
Checking the status of your refund is usually pretty easy. The
IRS gives taxpayers two ways to find out when they'll get their
money: its Web site and a free smart phone app. However, you... Read >>
How to Save on Tax Software
2/25/2013, 10:27 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Taxes
I am a big fan of tax software. I use it to prepare my state and
federal tax returns each year. Even if your tax situation is a
little complicated, don't let that scare you away from... Read >>
3 Fiscal Crises Heading Our Way
2/22/2013, 2:51 pm from Eagle Financial Publications in Investing, Economy, Forex and Currencies, Taxes
By Mark Skousen Three federal crises are heading our way -- the "sequester" battle on March 1, the end of the "continuing resolution" of the budget on April 1, and the next... Read >>