Tax-Relief Hype

"Pennies on the dollar" pitches usually aren't worth a nickel.

When There's No 1099 to be Had

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

Still Waiting for Tax Documents to Arrive?

Follow these steps if you haven't received your W-2, 1099 or other tax documents yet -- or if the statements you got had mistakes.

Who Needs to File a Tax Return?

Not everyone has to file a return, but some low-income workers, retirees and students should file to collect a refund.

The Tax Man Cracks Down

Uncle Sam is desperate for cash and taking an especially close look at the biggest fish.

Beware Refund-Anticipation Loans

There are other ways to get cash fast without the high interest rates and fees.

Unmuddying the Property Tax Deduction

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

How to Find a Good Tax Adviser

Here's how to make sure that the person preparing your return is legitimate.

Tax Breaks for Almost Everyone

You’ll find lots of new deductions, credits and expanded eligibility rules when you prepare your 2009 tax return.

Ready to File Your Taxes?
The Government Awaits

The IRS begins accepting e-filed tax returns for 2009 today. If you've got a refund due, hop to it.

Create a Digital Archive of Tax Documents

Eliminate the boxes of paper records by following these steps.

A Head Start on Your Taxes

Getting organized is the key to filing an accurate tax return.

The Kiplinger Taxopedia:
What's Deductible?

From property taxes to student-loan interest to child-care expenses, find all your tax deductions in our encyclopedias that have been crammed with the information you need to file your tax return ... and hold your tax bill to the legal minimum.

Business Expense Tax Deductions

Last Chance to Avoid
Underpayment Penalty

January 15 is the deadline for 2009 estimated tax payments.

How to Adjust Your Withholding

Fatten your paycheck now. Uncle Sam will take a smaller tax bite each month and still owe you in the spring.

Benefit from New Tax Credits Now

Don’t wait for next year’s refund. Change your withholding to boost your pay now.

The Alternative Minimum Tax Trap

How you could be a victim, too.

Most Popular Kiplinger Guidance of 2009

Don't fall behind. Prosper from Kiplinger's most valuable guidance of 2009, as measured by the number of your fellow readers already benefiting from it all.

Excise Taxes: Is Sugar the New 'Sin'?

Stashing Cash Abroad Just Got Riskier

Is Obama Heading for "Read My Lips II"?

A Surtax on Upper Incomes? Don't Count It Out

A National Sales Tax to Pay for Health Care?

Hold Fire on Obama's Offshore Tax Proposal

Roth IRA contribution

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

IRA Conversion

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

Mandatory Withholding from 401-K Withdrawals

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

Senior Federal Taxes

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

Do We Pay Too Much in Taxes?

Electric Vehicle Tax Credit

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

Overseas Inheritance Tax

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

401k Early Distribution Penalty

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

A Small Business-Estate Tax Myth?

Self Employed Health Costs

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

Residential Real Estate - Profit or Loss?

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

401 K Withdrawals

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

Girlfriend as a Dependent?

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

1099 Miscellaneous Form

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

Dependent Social Security Benefits

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.