Taxes
We Put Mobile Tax Apps to the Test
Too glued to your smartphone to sit down and do your taxes? We tried out two free tax filing apps for you: SnapTax by TurboTax No kids, real estate, or investment income? SnapTax will help you “magically” file a 1040EZ using a snapshot of your... ➡
Pay It Forward on Tax Day
Getting your returns files is one reason to look forward to tax day. But it’s a major money day for another reason—it’s the last day you can contribute to your traditional or Roth IRA. That’s right, Uncle Sam kindly gives you until tax day to max... ➡
Tax Time Treasure Hunt
Tempted to simplify your taxes by taking the standard deduction? Don’t write off the possibility of itemizing just yet. It could save you heaps of cash. The standard deduction is the amount you can deduct from your income pretty much... ➡
Get a Tax Credit for Saving
It sounds crazy, but you could potentially get a chunk off your tax bill just for having contributed to your retirement plan in 2012. Although most people are unaware of the so-called Savers Credit, according to a recent Transamerica survey, it... ➡
Tax-Saving Secrets of the Self-Employed
Nickels, dimes, quarters If you're self-employed, the not-quite quarterly tax payment deadlines can be a pain (Jan. 15, April 15, June 15, Sept. 15, what?). You need a surefire system to keep your tax savings on track—so you don't end up owing... ➡
IRS Recalls 1040 Forms
It has been a strange week for money, with the IRS recalling erroneous forms, California retailers organizing a debit card protest—and more. Keep reading for the best DW news you can use.Wrong Forms Confuse Tax Payers A printing error on 1040... ➡
New Fridge or AC? Get Cash Back
More Cash for Clunkers If you need a new water heater, air conditioner, furnace, fridge or washer-dryer, now could be the time to buy it. Under the new State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, many new appliances qualify for government... ➡
Tax Refund Allocation Dilemma
Meet TRAD What is TRAD? TRAD is the Tax Refund Allocation Dilemma, and it's a hazard this time of year. Here's one reader's puzzle: Q: I'm getting about $1,200 back for my tax refund. There are three things that I would like to do. What is the... ➡
