Some states in dire financial straits are offering short-term amnesty deals to collect back taxes from people.

A tax break that allows seniors to tap their IRAs for charitable gifts expires at year's end. But lawmakers are introducing a proposal that would extend the provision and let people make those gifts at a younger age.

Now may be a good time for many investors to consider a tax-planning move known as tax-loss harvesting.

With less than 60 days until 2010, time is running out for those wondering if there is anything they can do to reduce their 2009 tax bill.

Laura Saunders points out key areas to start focusing on in your year-end tax planning.

A new IRS enforcement unit will help decode partnerships, offshore trusts and other complex techniques used to hide income.

Laura Saunders explains why getting rid of the estate tax next year would cause trouble for most tax payers.

The IRS amnesty program offering leniency for Americans with secret Swiss bank accounts to come forward has ended, but that shouldn't stop account holders from making a voluntary disclosure.

Thousands of taxpayers with undeclared offshore accounts have come forward to the IRS due to its limited amnesty program.

Questions and answers about the Senate Finance Committee health-care bill and how it will affect taxes.