Refund-anticipations loans give you an early tax refund - but you'll end up paying big time in the long run. Chuck Jaffe explains why you don't want to go down this road.

For those who are set to inherit 401k accounts from someone other than a spouse, a new tax law should give these heirs special treatment to defer taxes on the money by rolling it into an IRA.

With practically every nominee or appointee in the Obama administration having flubbed their taxes, Dave Kansas looks at ways to tone down the tax code and make filing taxes simpler (or non-existent).

Kelly Greene addresses one reader's question about quarterly tax payments.

A new IRS development allows IRS employees more flexibility when working with taxpayers who can't pay their taxes.

Obama's stimulus package will put money in the hands of the right people, says John D. McKinnon. One lingering question, though, is whether these tax breaks will expire or if some will become a part of our tax code.

Along with the 2008 stimulus, there were several tax changes made that will affect your tax filings. Here are seven changes to remember before filling out those tax forms.

Taxpayers who like to file on their own have many options this year - including several free ones. Eva Rosenberg explains the perks and drawbacks of several services.

Lawmakers are looking to remove a law that imposes penalties on taxpayers for make use of tax shelters. Changing this law would give the IRS flexibility to forgive or reduce penalties in certain circumstances.

Barack Obama's administration will likely extend tax breaks in an effort to stimulate the economy. But experts say that tax hikes will probably follow - and they won't just affect high-income Americans.