Turning a One-Room Schoolhouse Into a Vacation Home

It took Roz Fitch nearly 20 years to turn her second home into a one-of-a-kind vacation getaway.

Take Advantage of Education Tax Breaks

The American Opportunity tax credit can help offset the cost of college tuition.

Rolling Over a 401(k)

If your income will drop after you retire, then waiting to convert to a Roth IRA could reduce the tax bite.

Time to Take Tax-Free Stock Profits

If you qualify, use the capital gains break this year.

9 Popular Tax Breaks You Can No Longer Count on in 2012

A number of tax breaks that might be dear to you have expired.

A Tax Tip that Could Save Your Life. Really!

Are you rushing to file your 2011 taxes? Be careful.

IRS Offers "Fresh Start" for Unemployed

A new tax break for those in need.

Payback Time for New-Home-Buyer Tax Credit -- or Maybe Not

If you "flipped" a house for profit, the government would like its money back.

Don’t Forget These 5 Tax Breaks

Find out if you're eligible for these deductions and credits.

Buy Umbrella Liability Insurance to Cover Your Assets

Add an umbrella policy, which starts at $1 million of coverage, to protect against lawsuits.

7 Tips to Pay Fewer Taxes

Use flexible spending accounts to escape taxes on essential expenses.

Straight Talk on Taxes

Give everyone a lower tax rate on investment income than on earnings, but make it progressive.

Claiming the Child-Care Tax Credit

You may be able to take advantage of this tax break even if you contribute to and use money from a dependent-care flexible-spending account.

IRS Warns of New Tax Scam

Senior citizens are the target of a phony refund scheme.

How to File an Amended Tax Return

You have up to three years to make changes -- and claim any deductions or credits you might have missed.

3 Ways for Twentysomethings to Get Ahead Financially

Make the most of retirement accounts, tax breaks and health savings accounts.

Tax Breaks for Buying a Home

From mortgage interest deductions to closing cost write-offs, find out the tax relief benefits for homeowners.

Tax Rules for Second Homes

Learn how mortgage interest, property taxes, rental property and tax-free profit affects your tax return.

Tax Planning for Selling Your Home

Simple guidelines for selling a home tax-free

Tax Breaks for College Costs

Higher education comes with a higher and higher cost. Take advantage of tax breaks to ease the financial pain.

7 Tips for Filing Your 2011 Taxes

Every filing year's a little different. Let us help you pinpoint savings.

Why Obama Will Wipe Out Tax Breaks for the Wealthy

At some point, the president has to appease his base, and there's little the GOP can offer him in exchange for backing down.

Tax Breaks and Credits for College Costs

Kim answers readers' most frequent questions about tax breaks, college tuition and the American Opportunity credit.

Alice Rivlin: "We're Flirting with Disaster"

The Former White House budget chief thinks Congress squandered its opportunity to rein in the national debt but may still come to its senses.

Thanks Mitt and Newt: A Dozen Tax Tips for the Rest of Us

Learn from two GOP candidates' tax returns.

Tax Tips for Freelancers and the Self-Employed

Don't overlook these forms or deductions when filing for self-employed income.

Congress Returns to Battle Over Payroll Tax Cut

We expect that Congress will extend the payroll tax cut, which is set to expire at the end of February, through the end of 2012. But what if it doesn't? How much would gridlock cost you every payday?

IRS Audit Red Flags: The Dirty Dozen

Here are twelve hot spots on your return that can raise the chances of scrutiny by the IRS.

10 Developments That May Surprise You in 2012

Deadline Nears for Mandatory IRA Distributions

But you can direct up to $100,000 of your annual distribution to charity.

The Gift Tax: Use It or Lose It

Make people happy while you're still around to hear "thank you"...

Empty Your Flexible Spending Account

Cut next year’s taxes by signing up for a flexible spending account today.

Last Chance for Home Energy Tax Credit

Go green and earn some green before year-end.

Expand Your Options for Charitable Giving

Rock-bottom interest rates and forecasted higher future tax rates are creating attractive opportunities for donors.

Amazing Tax-Free Income From Closed-End Muni Bond Funds

These investments are the secret to earning yields as high as 7% for your portfolio. But CEFs are not without risk.

The Most-Overlooked Tax Deductions

Don't let a knowledge gap prevent you from taking advantage of these money-saving tax breaks.

5 Alternative Ways to Give to Charity

You still can help your favorite cause even if you don't have deep pockets.

Tax Savvy Moves Retirees Should Make Before the New Year

Take these steps to trim your 2011 tax tab.

AMT, the Tax We Love to Hate

Millions of taxpayers will be snared by the alternative minimum tax in 2011. Find out if you’re one of them -- and what to do about it.

Job Retraining Programs Are Revving Up

Which jobs will grow the fastest in the years ahead? And who’s doing what to teach jobless workers new skills?