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Tax breaks for volunteering

By Greg DaughertyTaxes probably aren’t the first thing on your mind when you decide to get involved in a worthy cause. But your volunteer ventures could still earn you some welcome deductions.First, however, make sure that the organization is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. As a general rule, churches, synagogues and other religious organizations are eligible, as are nonprofit schools and hospitals. If you’re feeling kindly toward your local, state or federal government, tho... More>>

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The 7 best income tax apps for the iPad

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The big deadline to file your income taxes with the IRS is Tuesday, April 15. And if you’re like me, you still haven’t gotten them done yet. We all have our bad years, but there are a number of apps that can help you out.
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Tax Tip: Top 10 tips about free tax preparation

Each year millions of people have their tax returns prepared for free by volunteers. These volunteers are part of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs. More>>

Get ready for tax season

April 15 might seem a long way off, but tax time has a way of sneaking up on people. Do not wait until the last minute to get your financial documents in order. More>>

How to get an extension on your taxes

There are times that, no matter how hard you try, you just can't get your taxes filed on time. If that's the case, then you will need to file for an extension. More>>

5 tax security strategies for small business

Tax time is prime time for cybercrooks, with all that financial data filed online. Here's how to protect your company's sensitive data. More>>

Start preparing now for upcoming tax season

Leaving tax prep to a last-minute cram session could disrupt your business in the spring. To avoid a crunch, you should prepare for tax deadlines well in advance. More>>

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Tax Tip: Beware of fake IRS emails and phone calls
Tax Tip: Beware of fake IRS emails and phone calls
Tax scams that use email and phone calls that appear to come from the IRS are common these days. These scams often use the IRS name and logo or fake websites that look real.Full Story >
Tax scams that use email and phone calls that appear to come from the IRS are common these days. These scams often use the IRS name and logo or fake websites that look real.Full Story >
Tax Tip: The child tax credit may cut your tax
Tax Tip: The child tax credit may cut your tax
If you have a child under age 17, the Child Tax Credit may save you money at tax time. Here are some key facts the IRS wants you to know about the credit.Full Story >
If you have a child under age 17, the Child Tax Credit may save you money at tax time. Here are some key facts the IRS wants you to know about the credit.Full Story >
Form W-2 missing? IRS can help
Form W-2 missing? IRS can help
Most employers give Forms W-2 to their workers by Jan. 31. If you haven't received yours by mid-February, here's what you should do.Full Story >
Most employers give Forms W-2 to their workers by Jan. 31. If you haven't received yours by mid-February, here's what you should do.Full Story >
Updated IRS smartphone app now available
Updated IRS smartphone app now available
A tax tip from the IRS.Full Story >
Are you on the go but need the latest tax information at your fingertips? There's an app for that.Full Story >
Report name change before you file taxes
Report name change before you file taxes
A tax tip from the IRS.Full Story >
Did you change or a dependent change names last year? If the answer to either question is yes, be sure to notify the Social Security Administration before you file your tax return with the IRS.Full Story >

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Tax Tip: Where's my refund?
Where's my tax refund?
Looking for your tax refund? The IRS has the answer for where it is, along with a host of other refund-related questions.Full Story >
How to get an extension on your taxes
How to get an extension on your taxes
There are times that, no matter how hard you try, you just can't get your taxes filed on time. If that's the case, then you will need to file for an extension.Full Story >
Eight important tax questions for hobbyists
Eight important tax questions for hobbyists
Hobbies, such as woodworking, stamp collecting and scrapbooking, are often done for pleasure, but can result in a profit, and there may be tax implications.Full Story >
Understanding IRS guidance: A brief primer
Understanding IRS guidance: A brief primer
For anyone not familiar with the inner workings of tax administration, the array of IRS guidance may seem, well, a little puzzling at first glance. Here's some help.Full Story >
Find your nearest IRS office
Find your nearest IRS office
Related tax links
Related tax links
Want more? Check out these additional links for more information.Full Story >
Want more? Check out these additional links for more information.Full Story >
Top Tax Return Mistakes
Top Tax Return Mistakes
A tip from the IRS... avoid these mistakes for a speedier return.Full Story >
A tip from the IRS... avoid these mistakes for a speedier return.Full Story >

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Online scams that impersonate the IRS
Online scams that impersonate the IRS
Consumers should protect themselves against online identity theft and other scams that increase during and linger after the filing season.Full Story >
13 tips everyone should know about identity theft
13 tips everyone should know about identity theft
Identity theft often starts when someone's personal information is stolen or lost. These are the IRS' top tips to help you avoid becoming the victim of an identity thief.Full Story >
Taxpayers cautioned about bogus 'IRS' web sites
Taxpayers cautioned about bogus 'IRS' web sites
The Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to be wary of unofficial Web sites that may take on the appearance of the official government Web site at www.irs.gov.Full Story >
5 tax security strategies for small business
5 tax security strategies for small business
Tax time is prime time for cybercrooks, with all that financial data filed online. Here's how to protect your company's sensitive data.Full Story >
Be wary of anti-tax evasion schemes
Be wary of anti-tax evasion schemes
Since shortly after the federal income tax was enacted in 1913, some individuals and groups have encouraged others not to comply with the law. Here is how to rebuff their arguments.Full Story >
Since shortly after the federal income tax was enacted in 1913, some individuals and groups have encouraged others not to comply with the law. Here is how to rebuff their arguments.Full Story >
Uncle Sam wants you to help nab tax cheats
Uncle Sam wants you to help nab tax cheats
The IRS has outlined how informants can report violations of the tax law and possibly claim a reward based on what is owed by the tax cheat. Full Story >
The IRS has outlined how informants can report violations of the tax law and possibly claim a reward based on what is owed by the tax cheat. (The rewards, by the way, may be taxable.)Full Story >
IRS lists four more frivolous tax claims to avoid
IRS lists four more frivolous tax claims to avoid
The IRS has added four items to the list of frivolous tax claims. Taxpayers filing returns with frivolous claims face fines up to $5,000.Full Story >
Understanding IRS guidance: A brief primer
Understanding IRS guidance: A brief primer
For anyone not familiar with the inner workings of tax administration, the array of IRS guidance may seem, well, a little puzzling at first glance. Here's some help.Full Story >
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e-file or Free File with the IRS
e-file or Free File with the IRS
e-file lets you easily file an accurate tax return or get an extension.
e-file lets you easily file an accurate tax return or get an extension.Full Story >
e-file providers
e-file providers
Electronic payment options
Electronic payment options
The IRS' Frequently Asked Questions
The IRS' Frequently Asked Questions
The IRS has an extensive Frequently Asked Questions section to help you find the information you need.Full Story >

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Federal tax forms & publications
Federal tax forms & publications
Print federal forms and other information.
Print federal forms and other information.Full Story >
IRS offers free, comprehensive tax guide
IRS offers free, comprehensive tax guide
Are you facing a lot of questions this year? IRS experts have pulled together an overview of common tax issues in one convenient place - Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax.Full Story >
Download Publication 17 (PDF)
Download Publication 17 (PDF)
Are you facing a lot of questions this year? IRS experts have pulled together an overview of common tax issues in one convenient place - Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax.Full Story >
State tax forms
State tax forms
Find your nearest IRS office
Find your nearest IRS office

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OKCupid's experiment is lazy, unethical and a creative failure
OKCupid's experiment is lazy, unethical and a creative failure
By letting their engineers experiment on users, OKCupid and Facebook showed an astounding lack of imagination.Full Story >
By letting their engineers experiment on users, OKCupid and Facebook showed an astounding lack of imagination.
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Wider face may give you an edge in negotiations
Wider face may give you an edge in negotiations
Successful negotiations may depend on more than diplomacy. When it comes to negotiating, men with wider faces may have an advantage, according to a new study.Full Story >
Successful negotiations may depend on more than diplomacy. When it comes to negotiating, men with wider faces may have an advantage, according to a new study.Full Story >
Wipe out debt for good
Wipe out debt for good
4 keys to free yourself of credit card debt.Full Story >
4 keys to free yourself of credit card debt.Full Story >
5 secrets to finding the perfect hire
5 secrets to finding the perfect hire

The presumptions we have about what makes a great candidate are oftentimes not based on things that lead to results. Here's how to stop doing that.Full Story >

The presumptions we have about what makes a great candidate are oftentimes not based on things that lead to results. Here's how to stop doing that.Full Story >
How to use social media job groups to find rock star employees
How to use social media job groups to find rock star employees
Placing job ads in a local newspaper or industry magazine obviously doesn't cut it anymore. Much of your employee search must be done online now, with some help from LinkedIn Groups and Facebook Pages.Full Story >
Placing job ads in a local newspaper or industry magazine obviously doesn't cut it anymore. Much of your employee search must be done online now, with some help from LinkedIn Groups and Facebook Pages.Full Story >

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