Build Your Financial Dream Team

When it’s time to consult the pros about your money, be sure you get major-league advice.

Track the Status of Your Tax Refund

Here's how to find out when you'll get your money.

What the Odds Are That Your Tax Return Will Be Audited, and What to Do If It Is

Our in-depth look into how the IRS chooses its targets -- and goes about its probes.

Tax Day Freebies 2012

Several establishments will be offering special deals on or around April 17.

Last-Minute Tips for Tax Procrastinators

Remember, if you don't owe, you don't have to file on the 17th. And please, don't kill yourself rushing.

A Tax Tip that Could Save Your Life. Really!

Are you rushing to file your 2011 taxes? Be careful.

Payback Time for New-Home-Buyer Tax Credit -- or Maybe Not

If you "flipped" a house for profit, the government would like its money back.

The IRS Wants to Know if You Pick the NCAA Champ

Or if you have gambling winnings of any kind.

How to Adjust Your Tax Withholding

A do-it-yourself pay raise may sound too good to be true. But it's easily within the reach of most employees.

Claiming the Child-Care Tax Credit

You may be able to take advantage of this tax break even if you contribute to and use money from a dependent-care flexible-spending account.

Which Tax Records to Keep and Which to Toss

Find out which documents you should hang on to and for how long.

IRS Warns of New Tax Scam

Senior citizens are the target of a phony refund scheme.

How to File an Amended Tax Return

You have up to three years to make changes -- and claim any deductions or credits you might have missed.

Smart Ways to Use Your Refund

Got the basics covered? We have plenty of other ideas.

5 Ways to Guard Against Tax Fraud

Take these steps to protect your identity during tax season.

Financial Advice in Honor of Dr. Seuss

We don't know if Dr. Seuss had any financial wisdom for 20-somethings. But in honor of his 108th birthday, we summarized our own advice in verse.

7 Tips for Filing Your 2011 Taxes

Every filing year's a little different. Let us help you pinpoint savings.

Easy Steps for First-Time Taxpayers

Whether it's your very first time or just your first time filing without Mom and Dad's help, we have the basics on filing your 2011 tax returns.

Tax Tips for Freelancers and the Self-Employed

Don't overlook these forms or deductions when filing for self-employed income.

IRS Audit Red Flags: The Dirty Dozen

Here are twelve hot spots on your return that can raise the chances of scrutiny by the IRS.

Tax Savvy Moves Retirees Should Make Before the New Year

Take these steps to trim your 2011 tax tab.

Tax Filing Deadline Today

Most taxpayers who filed for an extension must send in their returns. There are a few exceptions, though.

Amend Your Tax Return

Generally, you have up to three years after the date you filed your original return to get a refund.

Get a Jump-Start on Your 2011 Tax Bill

Make these moves now to reduce your tax tab.

Avoid Paying Taxes Twice on Reinvested Dividends

Carefully keep track of your investment records to help lower your tax bill.

Purge Your Tax Files

Kimberly Lankford tells how long to hold on to tax records and suggests good uses for a refund.

How Your Tax Dollars Are Spent

A new taxpayer receipt tool shows you where your money is going.

9 Last-Minute Tax Filing Pitfalls to Avoid

In your rush to complete your 2010 return, watch out for these common mistakes.

Government Shutdown Would Delay Tax Refunds

Another reason to fix your withholding.

April 18 Tax Deadline Is for More Than Returns

Don't leave money behind -- or stint your retirement-saving potential.

Tax Day 2011 Freebies

Several companies are offering relief to taxpayers by giving away goodies or offering special deals.

Maximize Your Tax Refund

We help you uncover all the breaks you might not find on your own.

IRS Eases Tax Debt Policies

But the IRS Taxpayer Advocate says new tax-lien leniency doesn't go far enough.

5 Ways to Avoid Tax Scams

Follow these steps to protect your money and your identity.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

Ways to Check on Your Tax Refund

What's Taxable, What's Not

Not everything you got is fair game for the tax man.

When Are My 2010 Taxes Due?

Tax procrastinators catch a break in 2011.

Maximize Your Tax Refund

We help you uncover all the breaks you might not find on your own.

What to Do if You Can't Pay Your Taxes?

File your return on time anyway to minimize the penalties.