The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) doesn’t just cut the amount of tax you owe — it could score you a refund, and in some cases a refund that’s more than…

Nothing is inherently sinister about a tax audit. An audit is simply the IRS double-checking your numbers to make sure you don’t have any discrepancies in your return. If you’re…

You’ll see the term “adjusted gross income (AGI)” repeated throughout your tax forms. To get your adjusted gross income, you’ll subtract from your gross income — which includes wages, dividends, alimony,…

When you use your car for business, the IRS allows you to deduct that expense from your taxable income. You’ll itemize your deductions, using Form 2106 (Employee Business Expenses) if…

The usual tax filing date of April 15 is extended this year: You have until Tuesday, April 18, 2017, to file your 2016 tax return with Uncle Sam. That means…

If you work as a freelancer, consultant or contractor — even as a side gig — your tax situation is more complex than that of someone who draws a regular…