One of the most popular deductions during any given tax filing season is the one for charitable donations, although the recession may have taken a toll on overall numbers this year.

A company that specializes in long-term insurance coverage is reminding people that along with federal tax benefits, their state may also offer provisions that benefit them financially at filing time.

One of the most basic aspects of any tax filing season is the marginal rate that people will pay based on their income.

At tax filing time, people who are self-employed or who own small businesses should be especially careful to avoid any potential mistakes that can lower the size of their return or produce other adverse consequences.

Millions of Americans have been working to overcome mortgage and credit troubles in the past couple of years, encountering varying degrees of success in the process.

As if there weren't enough reasons to visit with a tax professional this filing season, the Internal Revenue Service is offering yet one more - an increased penalty for failing to file.

The tax code offers deductions for people who spend money on their businesses and jobs, and the Internal Revenue Service is reminding people that teachers are among those who may be eligible for such benefits.

In recent months, various media reports have noted that a growing number of adult workers are moving back in with their parents, either to help make ends meet or in response to a job loss or some other significant financial setback.

The recession has forced millions of Americans to accept temporary jobs or jobs far from home in order to make ends meet.

A company that provides financial services for the disabled is reminding people to be mindful of the tax code this filing season as it pertains to their monthly disability benefits.

One question some workers will find themselves focusing on this filing season is whether they should switch their traditional individual retirement account or 401(k) to a Roth IRA.

Some business owners and other professionals may be inclined to write off some of their expenses at filing time if they devote part of their vacation to work-related activities. However, a recent news article reminds people to be cautious when they set out to do so.

A high unemployment rate has more Americans than ever trying to make ends meet by working out of their homes in a wide variety of small business and other entrepreneurial pursuits.

Some workers and business owners may need to pay closer attention than ever to federal laws regarding independent contractors, especially in light of recent reports about a planned increase in enforcement activity to offset declining tax revenues.

Each filing season, one common question facing people is what counts as taxable income.