What Are The "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams & How Can You Avoid Them?
Here are the latest 12 common tax scams that the IRS is warning you about this year.
Here are the latest 12 common tax scams that the IRS is warning you about this year.
Confused about whether or not to hire a tax professional? Here are a few things to consider.
From gathering all possible income to understanding home and job-related deductions and the Affordable Health Care Act, here is a look at what a person needs to do when filing their taxes in 2016.
From understanding the 2015 tax penalties for not carrying health insurance to learning about exemptions, here is what tax payers need to know about the Affordable Health Care Act and their taxes.
Tax Day 2016 is not on April 15 as usual. Instead, it has been moved to April 17 because of Washington D.C.'s Emancipation Day. Here is a look at why Tax Day is on April 15 to begin with, what Emancipation Day is, and when Tax Day can be moved to a later date.
Knowing what you can legitimately deduct off your taxes and what receipts you didn't need to hold on to after all, can help both you and your accountant avoid a lot of headaches.
Tax breaks can make raising children a little more affordable.
Geared primarily towards low-to-middle income, working individuals and families, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal benefit able to provide relief to those who meet specific criteria, by reducing the amount of tax owed and by increasing the amount of tax monies refunded, as determined after filing. Both single and married people can benefit from EITC, regardless of whether or not they have children or other dependents.
If you work from home, then it's very important that you know and understand how the home office deduction works. Here is a quick look at how the deduction works and when you can take it.
We all have to pay taxes but it turns out we have some control when it comes to staying under the IRS radar and avoiding an audit.
The new feature of the IRS2Go app makes it easy to track your refund.
Tax professional Gail Rosen, CPA, shares her secrets for making tax season as painless as possible.
Don't miss out on some valuable tax credits and deductions. Here are a few of the most commonly missed credits, which could end up saving you a bundle.
Learn how the Affordable Healthcare Act, and whether or not you have insurance, will impact the way you do taxes this year.
Gov. Gina Raimondo says she wants to raise nearly $12 million by implementing a statewide property tax on second homes worth more than $1 million.
There are plenty of things to consider while going through a divorce. Don't overlook the financial benefits that you are entitled to from social security.
Many of us have the mindset that we need to save everything just in case we might need it someday.
If you recently said "I do" then you have more to consider when it comes to filing your tax return. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
Welcome, students, to taxes for recent graduates 101.
It's easy to make a mistake on your taxes, especially if you are a new business owner or running a small business. Before you file, dot your i's and cross your t's by making sure to use the correct tax forms.
Experiences are more important than owning a closet full of things.
Minimize the amount of tax you may owe from your retirement income with these tips.
Add value to your home and enhance your lifestyle at the same time by investing your refund in your home.
Consider taking that refund and investing it in your future.
I know there is nothing exciting about this suggestion, but I do know that getting out of credit card debt is a very good thing!
The Bruins are now very much at risk of blowing a 3-1 lead in the opening round of the playoffs for a second consecutive year.
Police in Taunton are investigating a serious car crash. Neighbors say a driver hit two cyclists.
Law enforcement from communities across the state lined up in a procession for fallen Billerica Sgt. Ian Taylor.
Yellow Tulip Project ambassadors in Plymouth Community Intermediate School are on a mission to destigmatize mental health care and people are noticing.
Two Boston police officers went out of their way to bring some birthday cheer to a man who called 911.
Karen Read's high-profile murder trial in Dedham ended for the day after the jury heard from four witnesses.
Taunton police are investigating a serious car crash. Neighbors say a driver hit two cyclists.
Jami Parker is accused of shooting and killing boyfriend Jeffrey Carr in Leominster.
Law enforcement from communities across the state lined up in a procession for fallen Billerica Sgt. Ian Taylor.
The Bruins are now very much at risk of blowing a 3-1 lead in the opening round of the playoffs for a second consecutive year.
Taking a break from social media could have a huge impact on a woman's body image.
A new study finds that negative emotion can impact the health of your blood vessels.
New research finds that women approaching menopause could be at higher risk for depression.
A new survey finds that young Americans are falling prey to skin cancer myths.
Scientists in China have created a test using artificial intelligence that can detect cancer using one spot of dried blood.
The I-Team found the state is paying vendors millions without knowing what it is getting for its money.
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
The Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth offers visitors the chance to explore more than 350 years of New Hampshire's history.
Prezza mixologist Craig Carpenter has a unique spin on Manhattans, including a bottle of bourbon with a meaningful backstory.
Take a tour of a stunning property near Harvard Square mixing modern design with quiet luxury.
See what happens when a husband-and-wife pilot couple build their dream home overlooking Logan Airport.
When it comes to updating a house, it all starts with color.
The Bruins are now very much at risk of blowing a 3-1 lead in the opening round of the playoffs for a second consecutive year.
Mike Yastrzemski had a visit from his grandfather Carl and then homered into the Red Sox bullpen like the Hall of Fame outfielder so often did in his heyday, and the San Francisco Giants beat Boston 3-1 on Thursday.
The Maple Leafs will be without their leading scorer again in Game 6, while the Bruins are shuffling their lines in hopes of ending the series.
Chad Ryland will have to outperform kicker Joey Slye, whom the Patriots agreed to sign on Thursday.
Tom Brady won't be taking his roast lying down. Like he's done on countless Sunday nights in the past, Brady apparently plans to "win" this roast.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.