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Lighter Side Of Taxes

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How To Spend Your Tax Refund

The best part of paying your taxes is probably getting your refund check.

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A Look At The Craziest Tax Write-Offs

It's hard to think there's anything funny about taxes when you're under a mountain of paperwork, but CBS News contributor and...

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How (Not) To Get Audited

It's time to talk taxes: 1099 forms have gone out and you should be organizing your paperwork and getting ready to pay the taxman.

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Tax Prep: Don’t Miss These Juicy Credits and Deductions

The IRS expects that 75 percent of all 2012 returns will be entitled to a refund, so if you haven't started preparing your taxes...

Tax News From The Light Side
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Avoid The Most Common Tax Mistakes

Avoid the most common tax mistakes to get a faster refund.

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What To Do With Your Tax Refund

Most tax filers are getting a refund after they file their 2012 return. With the average refund running about $3,000, a lot of people will be thinking about what to do with the extra cash.

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What To Do If You Owe Taxes But Can’t Pay

So you’ve prepared your tax return and found that you owe. What should you do if you can’t pay?

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Basic Errors That Can Delay Your Tax Refund

Millions of people are getting a jump on filing their tax returns now that they have received their W-2s and 1099 forms. And for most, the incentive to get moving is to get that tax refund in their bank account as soon as possible.

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Prepare Taxes Online Like A Pro

If you’re preparing your own taxes you should definitely do what the professionals do: use tax preparation software.

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How To Get A Tax Extension

Not going to make the April 15 deadline for filing your taxes? Better let the IRS know right now. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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