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  • The Most Dangerous Tax Mistakes

    The Most Dangerous Tax Mistakes

    It's easy to cross the line and unintentionally do things on our tax returns that make us auditing targets. More »

    CBS MoneyWatch - Thu, Apr 11, 2013 4:44 PM EDT
  • What If You Can't Pay Your Taxes?

    What If You Can't Pay Your Taxes?

    So you owe taxes--you owe big time--and you can't possibly pay the balance. You aren't alone: The number of Americans who are behind on their taxes is estimated to be anywhere from 8 to 20 million. So ... More »

    US News - Thu, Apr 4, 2013 3:24 PM EDT
  • Lesser-Known (But Common) Tax Mistakes to Avoid

    The April 15th deadline is quickly approaching. For those who have yet to file, this can be an overwhelming time. When rushing to get taxes prepared, sometimes things go wrong. Before you sit down to prepare ... More »

    US News - Wed, Apr 3, 2013 10:00 AM EDT
  • The Tax Scams You Don't Want to Mess With

    Topping the list of the IRS's Dirty Dozen tax scams are identity theft, phishing and fraud committed by tax preparers. More »

    Credit.com - Thu, Mar 28, 2013 12:01 AM EDT
  • 13 Surprising Facts About Your Taxes

    13 Surprising Facts About Your Taxes

    You might be surprised about who pays what, who doesn’t pay, and how you fit in according to recent IRS statistics. More »

    Forbes - Mon, Mar 25, 2013 1:02 PM EDT
  • Avoid the Most Common Tax Mistakes to Get a Faster Refund

    Avoid the Most Common Tax Mistakes to Get a Faster Refund

    Steer clear of these mistakes and you'll get your refund faster and avoid having to deal with the IRS. More »

    CBS MoneyWatch - Mon, Mar 18, 2013 9:40 AM EDT
  • $917M in unclaimed tax refunds to expire April 15

    If you didn't bother filing a federal tax return for 2009, it might be a good time to rethink your tax strategy.The Internal Revenue Service says it has $917 million in unclaimed tax refunds from 2009, ... More »

    Associated Press - Thu, Mar 14, 2013 2:59 PM EDT
  • As Tax Day Approaches, Identity Theft a Growing Threat

    The recently released flick Identity Thief, starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy, may be a slapstick comedy, but for millions of Americans, identity theft isn't something to laugh about. The crime ... More »

    US News - Mon, Mar 11, 2013 12:32 PM EDT
  • What Triggers an IRS Tax Audit?

    What Triggers an IRS Tax Audit?

    The odds of an audit can increase substantially depending on your income, types of income, deduction amount and changes you have made since filing your last tax return. More »

    CBS MoneyWatch - Thu, Mar 7, 2013 11:54 AM EST
  • IRS Can Help You Look After the Kids

    IRS Can Help You Look After the Kids

    Some parents overlook the tax advantages of summer day camp and nursery school costs. More »

    Bankrate.com - Wed, Mar 6, 2013 3:00 AM EST
  • 11 Changes You Must Know Before Filing Your Tax Return for 2012

    11 Changes You Must Know Before Filing Your Tax Return for 2012

    April 15 Tax Day (Photo credit: danielmoyle) With so many changes looming for 2013, it's easy to forget that there were some significant tweaks to the Tax Code for 2012. Here's a list of eleven changes ... More »

    Forbes - Fri, Mar 1, 2013 5:23 PM EST
  • 10 Tips to Avoid an Audit

    10 Tips to Avoid an Audit

    What are the odds of being audited by the IRS? If you make less than $200,000 a year, just over 1 in 100, according to their annual report.Those odds are up slightly over the past six years, where the ... More »

    Money Talks News - Mon, Feb 25, 2013 10:35 AM EST