How Donald Trump's tax plan could affect your 1040

The president-elect's campaign proposals have a long way to go before they're the new rules, but here's how it looks now

• Nov 21, 2016

How Clinton, Trump would affect your tax returns

Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump have vastly different ideas for U.S. tax policy -- here's a breakdown

• Aug 3, 2016

When it comes to taxes, Americans get off easy

U.S. individual tax rates are among the lowest in the developed world, but we don't get what we don't pay for

• Apr 18, 2016

Why you'll pay less tax in retirement

It's not just because you'll most likely be making less money -- other considerations also help chop your tax bill

• Mar 22, 2016

March Madness fans, don't forget the IRS

When it comes to tax-filing time, all income must to be reported regardless of source -- including gambling

• Mar 21, 2016

What Atlantic City needs: A tax break for "A-list" stars?

As New Jersey moves to take over the gambling town's finances, state lawmakers think this tax exemption would be a winner

• Mar 16, 2016

Watch out for phishy emails during tax season

Scammers target taxpayers online; here's what to look out for

• Feb 25, 2016

Afraid of an IRS audit? Here's one reason to chill

Although taxpayers are often nervous about attracting auditor' attention, the odds are against it

• Feb 22, 2016

Multinationals' tax-dodging could be on the way out

The OECD is proposing what it calls "the most fundamental changes to international tax rules in almost a century"

• Oct 5, 2015

Worried about an IRS audit? Don't be

Unless you're a high earner, here's why chances are pretty slim the agency will come knocking to see your records

• Sep 4, 2015

How the IRS knows you didn't report income

The agency has developed lots of ways -- simple and sophisticated -- to sniff out taxpayers who aren't telling whole truth

• Aug 7, 2015