Tax Strategies
The Tax Break You're Missing Out On
Most workers are eligible to contribute up to $5,500 to an IRA in 2013 and get a tax deduction on the amount they save. A worker in the 25 percent tax bracket who contributes $5,500 to a traditional IRA ... More »
US News - Thu, Aug 8, 2013 3:16 PM EDTGet a Jump-Start on Your 2013 Tax Tab
With new taxes plus hikes on existing taxes, it is more important than ever to employ strategies to cut your tax bill. More »
Kiplinger - Mon, Jul 29, 2013 2:41 PM EDTHow to Earn Tax-Free Income (Really)
There are still ways to earn tax-free income. With the tax increases that took effect at the beginning of this year, such opportunities are more valuable than ever. This story is the first of our two-part ... More »
MarketWatch - Tue, Jul 9, 2013 7:32 AM EDTTax-Deferred Investing Matters More Than Ever
The most attractive account structure for long-term returns is to defer taxes to compound gains over many years. More »
US News - Fri, Jun 21, 2013 9:55 AM EDTThe Super-Rich's Offshore Tax Avoidance Strategies
The world's richest people stash their wealth in offshore trusts, holding companies, and other entities More »
BusinessWeek - Thu, May 2, 2013 5:30 PM EDT4 Keys to a Successful Retirement
These days, the risk of outliving your money in retirement is very real. Here's how to plan for a successful life once your working life is done. More »
Credit.com - Thu, Apr 25, 2013 10:40 AM EDT4 Tax Benefits You Missed This Year
Here are some often overlooked opportunities for putting the tax code to work for you and hopefully pay fewer taxes in the current tax year and beyond. More »
Credit.com - Tue, Apr 16, 2013 10:54 AM EDTDon't You Dare Deduct These Expenses!
Every tax-filing season, the great quest by filers is to find the most tax deductions. But there are some deductions you should steer clear of. More »
Bankrate.com - Fri, Apr 5, 2013 4:44 PM EDT3 People Who Fought the IRS & Won
Consumers are worried that debt problems they thought were finally behind them will come back to haunt them in the form of a debt to the IRS. More »
Credit.com - Fri, Apr 5, 2013 2:01 AM EDTWhat the Odds Are That Your Tax Return Will Be Audited, and What to Do If It Is
An in-depth look into how the IRS chooses its targets -- and goes about its probes. More »
Kiplinger - Thu, Apr 4, 2013 12:58 PM EDTShould You Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card?
Some people are aware that there are ways to pay taxes with their credit cards, but few really understand the benefits and drawbacks of these options. More »
Credit.com - Mon, Apr 1, 2013 12:01 AM EDTFirst IRA Distributions Due by April 1
Distributions from traditional 401(k)s and IRAs become required beginning shortly after you turn age 70½, and you must pay income tax on each withdrawal. The penalty for failing to take out the correct ... More »
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