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Pick-A-Side: Who Is Your Favorite Celebrity Tax Dodger?

So many celebrities just can't figure out how (or when) to pay their taxes. Pick your favorite celebrity tax dodger.

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Tax Rackets – Common Scams Against Honest Taxpayers

(Photo Credit: Thinkstock) The Internal Revenue Service — charged with collecting taxes from American taxpayers — is more feared than hated. The power of the IRS is legendary, having been used to...

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Notable And Quotable – History’s Most Quoted Sound Off On Taxes

So much has been said about taxes over the years, most of it negative. After all, who really likes taxes, necessary as they are? Everyone has an opinion, which usually boils down to the following:...

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Online Tax Services To Help You Settle Up With Uncle Sam

Photo Credit: Thinkstock Tax season is here again, and it’s time to settle up with Uncle Sam. You might be one of the millions of Americans who wait till the last minute to file. Hope is not lost. The...

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Your Tax Day Playlist – Top 5 Tax Songs

Photo Credit: Thinkstock As Notorious B.I.G. said, “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems.” It’s hard to find a corner of your heart that holds sympathy for rock stars who have to pay more taxes than the average...

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Food For Thought – 5 Foods To Enhance Brain Function

Here comes that dreaded tax deadline. With the day of reckoning nearly upon us, it’s time to sharpen up the mind (and the pencil) in preparation for the daunting task ahead of us. Sleep and healthy...

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Hollywood’s Guide To Paying Your Taxes

(Photo Credit: Thinkstock) Taxes aren’t really anyone’s idea of a good time. Therefore, it’s usually pretty rare to find them in a movie, unless the character is trying to escape them. But never...

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Overcoming Procrastination During Tax Season

(Photo Credit: Thinkstock) We’ve all been there. A big deadline is hours away, and we’re too busy channel surfing or sorting the silverware drawer to make any progress on the real task at hand....

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How To Get A Tax Extension

Not going to make the April 17 deadline for filing your taxes? Better let the IRS know... right now. Don't say we didn't warn you.

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Download Tax Forms & E-File Info: One-Stop Shop

Federal Tax Forms & Publications Print Federal Tax Forms & Other Information IRS Offers Free, Comprehensive Tax Guide Find Your Nearest IRS Office E-File Or Free File With The IRS The IRS’...

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Need Tax Help? There’s An App For That

(CBS Local) – April 15th will be here before you know it, and there are lots of websites and software to get you ready, but you may not have thought of smartphone apps for doing your taxes. Sree...

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Basic Errors That Can Delay Your Tax Refund

By Ray Martin, CBS MoneyWatch (CBSMoneyWatch) Millions of people are getting a jump on filing their tax returns now that they have received their W-2s and 1099 forms. And for most, the incentive to...

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What To Do If You Owe Taxes But Can’t Pay

By Ray Martin, CBS MoneyWatch (CBSMoneyWatch) So you’ve prepared your tax return and found that you owe. What should you do if you can’t pay? One thing you should do no matter what is to file your tax...

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Tax Prep: Don’t Miss These Juicy Credits and Deductions

By Jill Schlesinger, CBS MoneyWatch  (CBSMoneyWatch) The IRS expects that 75 percent of all 2012 returns will be entitled to a refund, so if you haven’t started preparing your taxes yet, do it:...

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Plenty Of Changes For Tax Filers This Year

(CBS / AP) — Taxpayers preparing to file their 2012 returns can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The alternative minimum tax, or AMT, has been patched — permanently — and several tax credits and...

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Where’s My Refund? IRS Tool Answers That Question

(CBS / AP) — The Internal Revenue Service has a message for taxpayers eager to learn the status of their tax refund: Please don’t check the IRS website every five minutes — once a day is enough. The...

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What Triggers an IRS Tax Audit?

By Ray Martin, CBS MoneyWatch (CBSMoneyWatch) The IRS examined 1.1 percent of all individual tax returns in 2010 and 2011, so the chances that your tax return will be audited are only about 1 in 90....

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5 Tax-Deductible Items You May Have Missed

Who doesn’t want to save a little (or a lot of) extra money at tax time? Claiming all the deductions for which you are eligible can significantly reduce your tax bill. The problem is, it’s hard to...

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5 Tips For Doing Your Own Taxes

Tax laws can be complicated, which is why many people hire an accountant or tax professional. At the same time, tax professionals can be pricey, and tax season gives you a chance to get a closer look...

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Best E-Filing Programs For Tax Returns

Doing your taxes often feels like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. E-filing not only streamlines the process, but it also means getting your refund faster. While e-filing may be easiest for...

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