Many people who carry on a trade or business are self-employed. Sole proprietors and independent contractors are two examples of self-employment. If this applies to you, there are a few…

The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit can reduce the taxes you pay. If you paid someone to care for a person in your household last year while you worked…

Here at the FTC, we think about scams all day long. What are the scammers’ new angles? How can we keep ahead of them? We hear from people about the…

Do you own or run a small business or tax-exempt group with fewer than 25 full-time employees? If you do, you should know that the Small Business Health Care Tax…

WASHINGTON — Federal income tax refunds totaling $1 billion may be waiting for an estimated one million taxpayers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2011, the…

Top Ten Facts about Adoption Tax Benefits If you adopted or tried to adopt a child in 2014, you may qualify for a tax credit. If your employer helped pay…

Claiming a Tax Deduction for Medical and Dental Expenses   Your medical expenses may save you money at tax time, but a few key rules apply. Here are some tax…

If you are a low-to-moderate income worker, you can take steps now to save two ways for the same amount. With the saver’s credit you can save for your retirement…

All income is taxable unless the law excludes it. Here are some basic rules you should know to help you file an accurate tax return: Taxed income.  Taxable income includes…

Refund Inquiries Question: What should I do if I entered an incorrect routing or account number for direct deposit of my refund? Answer: The IRS assumes no responsibility for tax…