Taxpayers who forgot a deduction or credit don't have to live with the consequences. You can file an amended return and get a refund of your overpayment.
Make sure you're getting all the deductions you should for your mortgage, charity efforts and work life. But don't raise any red flags.
If you got married or divorced, took in an elderly parent, lost your job or adopted a child, you may need to adjust your tax planning.
Make sure you take all the deductions and credits to which you're entitled. That requires keeping up with changes in the laws.
After paying expenses for your children all year, be sure to claim all the tax deductions and credits to which you're entitled.
If you're one of the millions of Americans who work from home, don't pass up a deduction that could be worth thousands. Here's how to tell if you qualify.
Tax pros provide answers to common (and not so common) questions about which tax deductions are allowed, including whether you can deduct your pet. Maybe.
The IRS allows taxpayers who take the standard deduction to cut their taxes by claiming certain adjustments to income without filling out Schedule A.
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