Personal Taxes

Learn how to save, find some little-known deductions, get the latest in tax breaks, and more in our Personal Taxes articles section.

What Is an Employee Stock Purchase Plan?
An employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP, is a program that allows employees to use after-tax payroll deductions to buy their employer's stock, usually at a discount.
April 4, 2024 · 3 min read
Need more time to file your taxes? File an extension
It seems one minute you are receiving your W-2 in the mail, the next minute, April 15 has passed. Just because you are getting an extension to file, it doesn't give you an extension for paying the IRS.
April 3, 2024 · 3 min read
Sole proprietors: Are you at risk for a tax audit?
What many small business owners do not know is that filing as a sole proprietorship could put you at risk for being audited.
April 3, 2024 · 3 min read
Does your kid owe taxes?
How early should kids learn about paying taxes? Chances are, it's sooner than you think. Even if your child is a dependent (under the age of 19 or a full-time student under the age of 24, receiving more than half of his or her support from a parent), he or she any be required to file a tax return.
February 16, 2024 · 1 min read
Is your tax professional certified?
There's a difference between an accountant (someone who prepares your taxes) and a certified public accountant or CPA (someone who has received the training required by your state's licensing board).
February 13, 2024 · 1 min read
How to avoid a tax audit
Here are some steps you can take to reduce your chances of being chosen for a tax audit.
February 12, 2024 · 7 min read
6 IRS audit red flags to avoid
About 1 to 2 percent of all tax returns are audited each year, here are some red flags the IRS looks for that you can avoid.
February 2, 2024 · 2 min read
How to avoid a tax audit
Thinking about writing off that 'business expense'? You may want to think again. Learn which tax breaks to use, and which ones to use with caution.
February 2, 2024 · 3 min read
What Are Federal Tax Brackets?
Different levels of income are taxed by the U.S. government at different rates. The IRS uses federal tax brackets to determine the rate to be paid on each level of taxable income.
January 16, 2024 · 1 min read
Why and how to file back taxes
The IRS is typically willing to work with taxpayers who make an effort to get caught up on their tax filing obligations. Filing back taxes can help you avoid drastic IRS collection efforts.
December 11, 2023 · 4 min read