10 reasons to file a tax return even if you don’t have to

You just read my post on tax filing requirements (thanks!) and discovered you don't have to file a Form 1040...

Final annual estimated tax payment due Jan. 15

The year's first obvious and, for some, painful acknowledgement of taxes is next week. Jan. 15 is the...

Take Advantage of the Gift Tax Exclusion Rules

As we head toward the gift-giving season, you may be considering giving gifts of cash or securities to...

Adopting a Child? Bring Home Tax Savings with Your Bundle of Joy

If you’re adopting a child, or you adopted one this year, there may be significant tax benefits available...

Final tax tasks for the final few days of 2019

I don't know who came up with all these holidays in quick succession at the end of each...

Congress extends some extenders, makes other tax changes in last-minute holiday funding spree

Congress finally decorated its Christmas tree early this morning. The ornaments were myriad tax breaks. Or, in some...