Maximize your refund and minimize the wait by avoiding these errors.
There's no guaranteed way to avoid an audit of your tax return, but there are steps you can take to reduce the risk.
Everyone can use a variety of Web-based programs. Some are restricted to people making $57,000 a year or less or those using certain forms.
Hate sitting down to do your taxes and then waiting for your refund? Take advantage of these tax apps for your smartphone and tablet to file your return in record time.
Avoid scammers trying to steal your identity and others who urge you to cheat.
If you had debt canceled last year, perhaps through a foreclosure or short sale, you probably received a 1099-C listing the canceled debt as income. Here's how to cope.
Here's how to determine if you need a professional to prepare your tax return and, if you do, how to find the right one.
If you're self-employed or freelance on the side, you should have received 1099s from all your clients by now. If those numbers are wrong, it's important to have them corrected.
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