Republicans blame Obamacare for IRS service cuts

Agency's overloaded phone system hangs up on more than 8 million, and GOP points to health law as culprit in the disconnections

• Apr 22, 2015

Enough being done to stop growing tax scam?

After hearing story of N. Carolina man who fell victim to hoax involving con artists posing as IRS agents, a senior member of Congress wants answers

• Apr 15, 2015

Could Americans some day file their tax returns on a post card?

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is pushing a flat tax to simplify the tax code, but progressives have their own ideas on how to accomplish that

• Apr 15, 2015

The tax clock is ticking -- do you know what to do?

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has some advice if you haven't filed your taxes yet

• Apr 14, 2015

At the IRS, no catastrophes, but a "crisis in service"

As tax-filing season draws to a close, the agency has managed to do a lot more with a lot less, but things could get a lot worse

• Apr 14, 2015

Don't rush to file taxes now

At this point you probably need more time to do a thorough job of preparing your return, so here's the solution

• Apr 13, 2015

As tax day looms, GOP pushes "taxpayer bill of rights"

Louisiana Rep. Charles Boustany says more "accountability and transparency" is needed at the IRS

• Apr 11, 2015

Is your tax refund too big?

Getting a big check from the IRS is exciting, but it might not be the best for your long-term financial health

• Apr 8, 2015

​IRA distribution mistakes to avoid

It's easy to run afoul of rules governing minimum required distributions from retirement accounts -- don't let that happen

• Apr 7, 2015

DOJ: No contempt charges against Lois Lerner

The Justice Department says Lerner did not waive her fifth amendment privileges when testifying before Congress

• Apr 1, 2015

Home sharing? Be aware of the tax issues

Collecting rental income has obvious advantages, but it also comes with some tax headaches you may not know about

• Apr 1, 2015

Not ready for April 15? A tax extension may help

Gaining an extra six months may be helpful, but there are also a few pitfalls to watch out for

• Mar 24, 2015

Tax refund advances appeal to more cash-strapped Americans

CFPB: Some consumers have complained about refund anticipation checks centered on advertising, quality of service or fees

• Mar 23, 2015

Be careful who you get to do your taxes

Just about anyone can claim to be a tax preparer, so here are some things to keep in mind when you go looking for help

• Mar 18, 2015

How to file your state taxes for free

If money is holding you back from filing your taxes, know that there are a number of free tax preparation and filing options out there

• Mar 13, 2015

Tax time: 6 ways to deduct your job search expenses

If you were looking for work in 2014, there's a chance you qualify for a number of tax deductions for job seekers

• Mar 12, 2015

Help! I don't have enough money to pay my taxes

If you do not have enough money to pay taxes this year, you still have some options for avoiding the ire of Uncle Sam

• Mar 12, 2015

Tax filing tips to know before the deadline

CBS News business analyst breaks down the biggest questions before the April 15 deadline

• Mar 11, 2015