Education Tax RulesParents facing college expenses have several provisions in the tax law to consider. The benefits don’t apply to all, but there is something of interest for many families.Tax creditsThe American Opportunity Tax Credit (formerly The Hope Credit) is...

Today marks the delayed official day the IRS will start to accept paper or electronically filed tax returns. The delayed start this year is due to the 16-day U.S. Government shutdown in October 2013.The April 15th tax deadline is set by statute and will remain in...

2013 is done, so 2013 tax planning is done too, right? Guess again. Although it’s true that most tax planningstrategies are limited after December 31st, there is still a lot you can do to make the tax-filing season cheaper and easier.Maximize Your Retirement...

Here's to a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other."-Abraham Lincoln

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced plans to open the 2014 filing season on Jan. 31 and encouraged taxpayers to use e-file or Free File as the fastest way to receive refunds.The new opening date for individuals to file their 2013 tax returns will...