The IRS drops its 'postcard-sized' tax return, drafts a new one for 2019
The "postcard-sized" income tax return is about to be scrapped. The IRS has released a draft of its new Form 1040 for th...
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Tax Guy: When kids make money at a summer job, who files their taxes?
5 questions and answers about kids and money.
The Margin: Ocasio-Cortez jokes about her ‘tax the rich’ approach, then compares the GOP to a fictional beet-farming paper salesman
New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over the weekend defined the group she wants to see pay more in taxes as “nes...
Tax Guy: You’ve filed your 2018 tax return — 5 things you can do better next time
Tax Guy is here to help you do a post-mortem on your 2018 taxes.
The IRS stats are in: Here's how tax refunds look compared to last year
The average tax refund check is nearly on par with last year's figures, but CPAs warn that this data point tells on...
Elizabeth Warren wants to wipe away $640 billion in student debt — with a tax on the rich
Under her plan, borrowers with a household income under $100,000 would have $50,000 of their student debt cancelled.
Henry W. Bloch, Pioneer of Tax Preparation, Is Dead at 96
With his brother Richard, Mr. Bloch founded H&R Block, one of the most recognizable brands in American business.
Tax Guy: This common strategy parents use to save money for their kids may not be as tax-smart as it seems
The new tax law can make it difficult for custodial accounts to deliver a meaningful tax advantage.
The government seized her tax refund to cover her student loans … now she is trying to get it back
For the increasing number of people who've fallen behind on their student loans, tax refunds never arrive.
Dire predictions that Trump’s new tax law would cost charities billions of dollars haven’t come true — yet
Some feared that doubling the standard deduction would make Americans less likely to donate.
Why that IRS calculator might not be enough to pinpoint your 2019 tax liability
If you're unhappy with your 2018 taxes, now is the time to make changes to head off a similar result next year. Be...
Wealth Matters: 4 Tax Strategies That Could Make a Divorce Settlement Easier
Divorce negotiations are never easy, and they became more complicated this year, thanks to the tax overhaul. Here are fo...
Treasury Issues Rules on Tax Breaks for Opportunity Zones
The move lays out criteria for the program after some critics said it risked funneling money to real estate rather than...
TaxWatch: A tale of two tax returns — one nasty and one nice
As of early April, the federal government has paid $5.7 billion less in refunds versus last year.
Unhappy with your tax return? How to prepare for 2019
If you're upset with your 2018 results, it's time to talk about avoiding a similar outcome next year. Four way...
Skip that avocado toast ... 60% of millennials don't have $500 to cover their tax bill: Survey
Here's another thing millennials may be unprepared for: taxes. This is what you need to know if you don't have...
Tax Guy: On Tax Day, think twice about deferring taxable income past 2020
Can you have too much tax deferral? Thanks to the new tax law, it’s possible.
Tax Day is here. How to make sure you're all set for the IRS
Pencils down. Tax Day is right around the corner. These tips will tell you everything you need to know to get through Ap...
Americans are unhappy with tax overhaul, and the GOP should be worried
Americans are not rejoicing at the small incremental change in their take-home pay made possible by the Tax Cuts and Job...
NerdWallet: Revisiting this IRS form might solve your future tax woes
Many people don’t understand the power wielded by the innocent-looking W-4.