Taxes don't have to be a nightmarish affair. Penalties, late fees, audits...what a pain! Here's an article for taxpayers who are having trouble climbing up the IRS' mountain of paperwork and red tape.

While it may feel nice to get a huge refund check in the mail after filing your taxes, you essentially just let Uncle Sam enjoy your money, interest free. This WSJ article reminds us to readjust our withholdings so that we can earn interest on our hard-earned money.

Investing in taxable mutual funds may mean losing a big chunk of your returns to taxes. This WSJ article suggests index funds may be a better choice for taxable investors - even if they aren't getting the same returns as managed funds on a before tax basis. One other bonus: their fees are lower.

Selling your vacation home? These tips from the WSJ can help you avoid common errors and save on your taxes.

OK. It's time to have some fun with tax trivia. Try answering these ten tax questions that Alex Trebek recently posed on Jeopardy!

It's easy to make a mistake on your taxes. Fortunately it's easy to fix a mistake too, says tax expert Tom Herman. You just have to file an amended form. Find out more here.

Are you dreading April 15 this year? If you're struggling to pay what you owe to the IRS, take these steps now to prevent delinquency and avoid owing even more money later.

As you prepare to file your taxes, make sure you brush up on these new tax law provisions, and watch out for common mistakes. WSJ columnist Tom Herman offers tips.

Many people filed their taxes electronically this year. Over 58% of people did so, to be exact. Jennifer Openshaw introduces the advantages of filing electronically, but also warns us about keeping up with the details of the process.

Don't let tax fraud happen to you. Even when it isn't your fault (i.e. your preparer did it!), you can get in trouble for committing something illegal. Make sure you're under the supervision of a pro, so you don't end up like Wesley Snipes.