Tax Guide

Beginners: Your tax toolbox

There may be nothing more terrifying than filing a tax return for the first time. What do you do with the alphabet soup of forms mailed to...

Tax benefits not equal for domestic partners

Delaware and Hawaii this year began to recognize civil unions, and Washington in mid-February legalized same-sex marriages, joining a...

Ordinary tax reminders from atypical taxpayers

Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich's recently released tax returns prompted a few reminders for folks who'll never need a Swiss bank account:

Tax headaches can hit home

Being a homeowner comes with its fair share of headaches, and those pains can be sharpened at income tax time.

Know the triggers, avoid an IRS audit

Tax season is upon us, with most Americans putting together the materials they need to file their returns, gathering receipts and...

How to check the status of your refund

IRS Tax Tip 2010-39

Plan strategically for retirement accounts

Longer working lives and the specter of higher rates next year are creating tax headaches for seniors.