How to Budget Your Tax Refund According to the IRS, the average tax refund is up to $3,034. That's a significant amount of money to receive without a plan.
What to Do if the IRS Sends an Audit Notice It's the envelope no one wants to open: an IRS audit notice. What should you do if one arrives? Curl into the fetal position...
Tuition Tax Deduction Overview You may be able to deduct up to $4,000 in education expenses paid during the year for yourself, your spouse or dependent.
Don't Let Capital Gains Fatten Your Tax Bill Whether you invest in stocks, real estate or rare coins, understanding capital gains and losses may lower your tax bill.
Tips for Making the Most of Your Tax Refund You should never lose sight of the fact that this is not found money, but simply Uncle Sam returning your money to you.
Income Tax: Know Your Education Credits Are you, your spouse or dependents going to college? You may be eligible for education credits when you file your taxes in...
Deducting Work-Related Education Expenses If you are an employee and can itemize your deductions, you may be able to claim a deduction for the expenses you pay for...
Use IRS Tax Credits to Help Pay for Education The IRS will help pay for advanced education expenses, making a return to school possible even on a tight budget.
IRA Spells Tax Savings, Now or Later If you're ready to start saving for your future using an IRA, you're not alone. According to the Investment Company Institute...
Tax Tips for Troops and Families: Overview Whether you do your own tax preparation or pay someone, organizing your tax information beforehand is a strong start.
National Guard on Standby in Many States as America Faces Tense Election Day Many of those deployed are "cyber specialists" and civil support teams, an official said, detailing that there are no...
California Police Arrest Marine Recruiter for Alleged Sexual Assault of 17-Year-Old An active-duty Marine Corps recruiter was arrested last week for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at a...
Former Air Force JAG Lawyer Suspended After Alcohol-Fueled Violent Assaults William McClain, 46, of Franklin Township, Ohio, was a judge advocate general with the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson...
Pentagon Blind to Troop Woes in Areas Across US with Limited Housing Options, Report Finds The report is just the latest in a long series of government reports and media coverage that shows the Pentagon has been...
‘Something’s Going to Click': Navy Veteran Looks to Reconnect with Baby He Saved in Hong Kong Nearly 60 Years Ago When Steve Mulvihill and his fellow sailor, Jim Kennedy, were spending time in Hong Kong in 1965, they found themselves in a...