Today's tax question comes from S. Hooper in Illinois. He asks, "My ex-wife and I are wondering who can claim my daughter this year. Each of us claims the daughter ... Read More

Once a week we'll take a look at what other About.com Guides are saying about how to manage finances and plan for the future. This week I found these great ... Read More

Today's tax question comes from Mark Mackey in Tennessee. He asks, "I recently filed my 2005 taxes and I feel it was very basic. My situation consists of filing jointly, ... Read More

Every Saturday, we'll take a look at the top tax stories in the news. H&R Block Slips Into The Bizarro Universe Tax prep giant H&R Block made a mistake on their taxes. ... Read More

Today's tax question comes from "In Context" in Illinois. She asks, "I have started a small business as an independent consultant. I am working through another company under contract, ... Read More

Today's tax question comes from R. Cosner. He asks, "I am still married, but seperated from my wife. As of June 2005 I have had to pay maintenance to her ... Read More

Intuit has updated the TurboTax Online software program. TurboTax Online had a problem when entering cash donations to charity. Intuit updated the program, and you can now enter charitable donations ... Read More

Today's tax question comes from Anand in Sunnyvale, California. He asks, "My wife worked in Dallas, Texas, all of last year while I worked in California. We only got married ... Read More

Using TurboTax Online, taxpayers are unable to enter cash contributions to charities as a tax deduction. Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, is aware of the problem. According to their ... Read More

Today's tax question comes from Beverly in Atlanta, Georgia. She asks, "My dad, 90 yrs.old and in apparent good health, gave me his rental condo in Florida in 1999. I ... Read More

Today's tax question comes from Jeff in Texas. He asks, "I just finished preparing my taxes, but I owe about $3,300 to the IRS. I can't pay this all at ... Read More

Once a week we'll take a look at what other About.com Guides are saying about how to manage finances and plan for the future. This week I found these great ... Read More

Prepare your 2005 tax returns on Form 1040EZ using easy-to-follow steps. Plus tips for preparing your tax return accurately and completely. Form 1040EZ is the easiest tax form to prepare, ... Read More

Every Saturday, we'll take a look at the top tax stories in the news. A Gas Tax With Refunds "The State of Virginia is considering a measure that would raise the state’s ... Read More

Today's tax question comes from Judy in Oregon. She asks, "Can school teachers still take a deduction for classroom supplies, like paper, crayons, and books? I thought this deduction was ... Read More

The Tax Message Boards are hopping with questions from all over the world. Join the conversation by taking a peek at these interesting discussions: Claiming more withholding allowances: will I get ... Read More

You can request an additional 6 months to prepare your tax return. All you have to do is Request an Extension using IRS Form 4868. This year, using Form 4868 ... Read More

AP business reporter Ashley Heher has released her reviews of the top three tax prep software packages. (You can read her reviews via BusinessWeek.) According to Heher, the "best" tax ... Read More

Today's question comes from Iris in New York. She asks, "I know in the year 2004 you could not claim a cousin as a dependent yet you say that for ... Read More

Today's tax question comes from "A+ Tax." The person asked, "An 88 year old retired, legally blind man won $3200 at a casino and did not have any taxes withheld. ... Read More

Today's tax question comes from G. Coppel. He asks, "I purchased a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid in January 2006. I understand there is a new tax credit for 2006 ... Read More

Throughout the tax season I will be answering one tax question per day. Today's question comes from BWR in Georgia. He asks, "a friend and his wife adopted a child in ... Read More

Once a week we'll take a look at what other About.com Guides are saying about how to manage finances and plan for the future. This week I found these great ... Read More

You've filed your taxes, and now you're waiting for your tax refund. Did the IRS put the check in the mail? Checking the status of your tax refund is fast, ... Read More

I spoke with Mary Fairchild, the About.com Guide to Christianity, about the Christian perspective on taxes. "The Bible is very clear on this issue," she said. Her comments on the ... Read More

Every Saturday, we'll take a look at the top tax stories in the news. IRS Taking New Steps to Improve Questionable Refund Program (AccountingWeb) The IRS Commissioner announced that the Service will ... Read More

The Tax Message Boards are hopping with questions from all over the world. Join the conversation by taking a peek at these interesting discussions: Claim More Withholding Allowances? I applied for an ... Read More

Throughout the tax season I will be answering one tax question per day. Today's question comes from Richard in Atlanta, Georgia. He asks, "I have an quick personal question that I'm ... Read More

Throughout the tax season I will be answering one tax question per day. Today's question comes from Billy in Ohio. He asks, "I owe the IRS about $30,000 for the last ... Read More

Throughout the tax season I will be answering one tax question per day. Today's question comes from Chad in Indiana. He asks, "My wife and I both have full time day ... Read More

Throughout the tax season I will be answering one tax question per day. Today's question comes from Maria in Michigan. She asks, "I would like to know if I file for ... Read More

Throughout the tax season I will be answering one tax question per day. Today's question comes from M. Blauvelt in Virginia. She asks, "My husband is a graduate student, who works ... Read More

Yours truly was quoted twice in today's edition of the Christian Science Monitor. Articles: IRS Steers More People into the Electronic Lane and How to Shop for a Tax Preparer. ... Read More

Once a week we'll take a look at what other About.com Guides are saying about how to manage finances and plan for the future. This week I found these great ... Read More

I asked Rachel Woods, the About.com Guide to Latter-Day Saints, about the Mormon perspective on taxes. Ms. Woods explained that one of the Mormon Articles of Faith is obeying the law. ... Read More

Throughout the tax season I will be answering one tax question per day. Today's question comes from H. Hester in Georgia. She asks, "If you are married, can you file your ... Read More

Every Saturday, we'll take a look at the top tax stories in the news. Tax Talk Goes Orwellian (New York Times Op/Ed) Reaction to President Bush's State of the Union address. Suggests ... Read More

Throughout the tax season I will be answering one tax question per day. Today's question comes from D. Mertz in Louisiana. She asks, "I am employed full-time and have a w-2 ... Read More

Throughout the tax season I will be answering one tax question per day. Today's question comes from Lissette in Florida. She asks, "My fiance claimed my kids and myself as dependents, ... Read More

CCH CompleteTax offers a simple user interface, allowing you to enter data and answer interview questions in a no-frills environment. CompleteTax is the fastest of all the software programs for ... Read More

The Tax Message Boards are hopping with questions from all over the world. Join the conversation by taking a peek at these interesting discussions: Deducting Business Losses Reimbursement for College Education Claim Girlfriend ... Read More

TaxACT is highly recommended for people with relatively straightforward tax returns to prepare. TaxACT's appealing price and premium features makes it a top choice for many. Last year TaxACT was ... Read More

Throughout the tax season I will be answering one tax question per day. Today's question comes from E.M.B. in Austria. He asks, "Which, if any, of the free or commercial tax-preparation ... Read More

Quick and easy tax preparation in an updated interface, TaxCut is ideal for simple and complex tax returns. H&R Block, the makers of TaxCut, have added new features and revised ... Read More

Throughout the tax season I will be answering one tax question per day. Today's question comes from B. O'Leary in New York. He asks, "My ex-wife and I have joint custody ... Read More