Tax Extension Deadline Is Oct. 17: Three Common Errors To Watch Out For, Advisors Warn

If you’re looking to meet the Oct. 17 tax extension deadline, make sure you don’t skip key forms as you’re rushing to the finish line, experts say. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

How To Turn Stock Losses Into Tax Savings, And Other Ways To Trim Your Tax Bill

There’s not much you can do to stop interest rates from climbing or stocks from falling. Still, you may have more control than you realize when it comes to another financial pain point that can significantly impact your budget — your taxes. For several moves to consider to improve your chances of tax savings, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

The IRS Is Getting A Lot More Money For Audits. Should You Be Worried?

Congress is pouring a whopping $80 billion into the IRS over the next 10 years to beef up the nation’s tax collection system. Does this mean the tax cops are more likely to be on your tail? In fact, it might make the whole business of paying your taxes easier and better, maybe even reduce the amount all of us have to pay. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Could The IRS Let Everyone File Taxes For Free? Why Congress Is Considering Cutting Out The Middlemen

At one point or another, tax filers found themselves wondering the same thing: “If the IRS knows how much I owe, why do I have to calculate this myself?” For many, that leads to a second question: “Why am I paying a middleman to help me file?” The U.S. government is wondering the same thing. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE