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Download Tax Forms & E-File Info: One-Stop Shop

All of the latest federal and state tax forms are available right here, plus E-file - which lets you easily file a tax return.

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Plenty Of Changes For Tax Filers This Year

Experts recommend using some type of guidance to navigate forms and maximize your returns.

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As The Tax Man Cometh, Tips For Getting Ready

The IRS expects 75 percent of all 2012 returns will get a refund, so if you haven't started preparing your taxes yet, do it.

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Where’s My Refund? IRS Tool Answers That Question

'Where's my refund' has been updated this year, so you can find your status within 24 hours of filing your return electronically.

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Some Bay Area Post Offices Staying Open Late For Last-Minute Tax Returns

A handful of Bay Area post offices will stay open late Monday to allow last minute tax filers to turn in their paperwork.

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What Are Your Chances Of Being Audited By The IRS?

It is no secret that the IRS has cranked up its efforts in order to bring in extra funds.

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What Happens If You Don’t File A Tax Return?

If an individual owes taxes and misses the Apr. 15 filing deadline, the IRS can impose various penalties.

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Former IRS Agent Offers Money-Saving Tax Tips

There are now more ways than ever to reduce your tax liability.

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Need Tax Help? There’s An App For That

There are lots of websites and software available, but you may not have thought of smartphone apps for doing your taxes.

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Tips For Investors To Ease Growing Tax Bite

Investors should review whether they made any rash moves to trigger potentially unnecessary tax bills.

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Paying Estimated Taxes Critical For Those Who Are Self-Employed

Contract workers, consultants, freelancers or the self-employed face additional tax challenges.

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Small Biz Owners: How To Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill

Tax planning is often the most overlooked business strategy applied by small business owners.

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Tax Ramifications If You Own Property Outside The U.S.

Owning vacation property or other real estate outside the U.S. has tax consequences.

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Animal Update: Tax Deduction For Foster Pet Parents

A judge recently ruled that pet “foster parents” can tax deduct expenses such as food and medicine.

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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 analyst Mellody Hobson has a little comic relief for taxpayers.

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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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What Triggers an IRS Tax Audit?

The odds of an audit can increase substantially depending on your income, types of income, deduction amount and changes you have made since filing your last tax return.

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How Studying Your Taxes Can Help Your Career

About half of Americans say they feel underpaid. Are you one of them?

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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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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 yet, do it: There’s no reason to wait for April 15 to roll around to get that money back from Uncle Sam.

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