January 28, 2011

January is a busy month at the IRS because most people get tax refunds and they file early to get…

January 27, 2011

I've become a big fan of handling my finances online. But there are two issues with which I continually wrestle.…

January 26, 2011

Given the empty seat set aside for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, the Arizona Democrat recovering from a head wound suffered a…

January 26, 2011

Did you claim the first-time homebuyer tax credit? What year? It could make a difference as to whether you owe…

January 25, 2011

I love movies and I love the Oscars. As with most awards programs, the choices of not only winners, but…

January 24, 2011

You've found the perfect pair of shoes but aren't sure you can afford them. You're waiting for your tax refund…

January 24, 2011

I am officially old. OK, dear hubby who's a year older than I, how's this? Time is marching on at…

January 23, 2011

When we file our taxes, we want the bottom line: Just what do we owe? That amount depends upon into…

January 22, 2011

Once upon a time, the IRS let folks who filed 1040-EZ returns do so by telephone. Then came the Internet…

January 21, 2011

I know you probably already saw today's tax tip there in the upper right corner of the ol' blog (or…