TaxTip

Pointers, prep tips and analysis from the experts who do this every day.

charitable donations
May 7th, 2013

Spring Cleaning: Your Household Goods, Your Tax Deductions

Planning to donate some of that clutter in your basement? Here’s how to make sure your donation is tax deductible.

filing taxes
Apr 29th, 2013

Freelancing? Make Sure You Don’t Get Stuck with Another Huge Tax Bill

Earning freelance income? Here’s how to make sure you don’t get stuck with a huge tax bill.

credit
Apr 26th, 2013

Can Paying Taxes Late Affect Your Credit?

Can’t pay Uncle Sam? Don’t plan to? There are consequences — and failure to pay may even affect your credit. Credit Karma’s Bethy Hardeman explains.

credits
Apr 22nd, 2013

Common Misconceptions About Green Tax Credits

Brush up on the green tax credit scene for Earth Day.

Organization
Apr 18th, 2013

What to Do With Your Documents After Tax Time

Don’t throw out your tax documents. Here’s what to keep, why you need to keep it — and when you can finally pitch it.

budgeting
Apr 17th, 2013

Huge Tax Refund? Time to Adjust Your Withholding

The shock of receiving such a large refund from the IRS this year may have raised a red flag: you may be withholding too much from your paychecks. Here’s how to fix that.