Taxes

  • Private stash of stacks of U.S. $100 dollar bills hidden under the floor boards, a sliver is revealed, flooring opened, shadowing

    10 Places Where the Rich Hide Money From the IRS

    Discover the secret places where the rich hide money: from offshore tax havens to clever legal shelters — to reduce taxes and protect their wealth.

  • Senior woman preparing and packing donations at home.

    13 Things You Should Never Donate

    While donating your unwanted items can help those in need, there are some things you should never donate. Here’s what to dispose of elsewhere.

  • IRS Internal Revenue Service documents and folder.

    28 Ways Your Tax Return Could Trigger an IRS Audit

    For most taxpayers, it’s unlikely that they will be audited by the IRS. But that doesn’t mean it’s completely out of the question. While the number of audits has dropped dramatically in recent years, the IRS knows that every $1…

  • Making plans for my future

    The Biggest Mistakes People Make With Their Wills

    Making a will should be on your mind — yet up to 60% of Americans do not have a will, according to a summary of the situation by LegalZoom. It’s the best way to ensure loved ones inherit what you…

  • woman doing home finances in the evening

    Here’s How Long You Should Keep Your Tax Returns and Why

    After going through the annual chore of filing tax returns, most people want to put the ordeal behind them. But before banishing the experience from memory, there’s one more important task to complete, and that’s properly saving the supporting documents…

  • Tax Day Treats, Freebies and Discounts

    10 Tax Day Freebies and Deals to Look for This Year

    Tax Day is one of the most stressful “holidays” of the year. To help take the sting out of paying Uncle Sam and relieve the anxiety of rushing to file on time, a number of stores and restaurants have offered…