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Don’t Make This Big Tax Mistake After a Parent’s Death

His family nearly overpaid the IRS $12,000 due to the step-up rules

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 | By Lawrence Tabak

5 Ways to Give Your Home to Your Children Tax-Free

How to hand down your house the smart way

MARCH 5, 2015 | By Bill Bischoff, MarketWatch

Can You Claim Your Adult Children on Your Taxes?

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It's possible, but after they turn 19, the rules become complicated

APRIL 2, 2012 | By Penelope Lemov

3 Year-End Tax Moves Due to the New Tax Law

You may want to act quickly on one or more of these

DECEMBER 19, 2017 | By Ellen Stark

4 Rules for Giving Your Heirs Money While You’re Alive

Before making a gift, be sure you know these tax implications

OCTOBER 2, 2015 | By Nick Clements

7 Overlooked Tax Deductions for Your 2017 Return

Don't miss claiming them if you'll be eligible

FEBRUARY 22, 2018 | By Ellen Stark

Understanding the Tax Rules for Caregivers

Tax liabilities and tax breaks when someone is paid to care for your parent

MARCH 31, 2014 | By Stephanie Breedlove

What’s in the New Tax Law for You

These new and improved write-offs may shrink your tax bills

DECEMBER 18, 2015 | By Richard Eisenberg

Key Tax Breaks for Disabled Family Members

Learn about tax deductions and credits if you or a relative is disabled.

Don’t overlook these deductions and credits on your 2012 tax return

MARCH 13, 2013 | By Linda Childers

The Big Changes Ahead for Boomer Workers

Disruptions will be enormous, but so will opportunities

FEBRUARY 20, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

How to Check Out a Charity Before You Give

Now that you've filed your 2011 taxes, visit these websites so you donate wisely when making your 2012 contributions

APRIL 16, 2012 | By Caroline Mayer

Financial Pros and Cons of Getting Married Late in Life

Love is wonderful, but there may be a few practical questions to consider

FEBRUARY 8, 2018 | By Dan Browning

Why Your Siblings May Inherit More Than You

The importance of factoring income taxes into estate planning

NOVEMBER 10, 2015 | By Brian Vnak, MarketWatch

What the Trump Tax Proposals Mean for Retirees

If these become law, that may call for managing finances differently

DECEMBER 12, 2016 | By Jeff Fosselman

Best Ways to Lower Your Property Taxes

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Here's how to appeal your bill and find out if you can claim age-based tax breaks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 | By Elisabeth Leamy

IRS Audits: Your Odds and Best Strategies

Your 2012 tax return may be more likely to be audited by the IRS than you think

Your tax return is more likely to get plucked for examination than you think. Here’s what to do if it happens to you.

APRIL 15, 2013 | By Richard Eisenberg

7 Reasons the IRS Will Audit You

Who's at risk for having a tax return questioned and why

APRIL 19, 2017 | By Romona Paden

3 Smart Tax Moves After You File Your 2017 Tax Return

Now's the time to take steps for 2018 due to the new tax law

APRIL 11, 2018 | By Diane Harris

The Best Freebies for People 60+

Discounts are great, but you can't beat no cost at all

NOVEMBER 4, 2015 | By MoneyTips.com

Tax Rules for Family Caregivers

A guide to what you can and can't deduct, plus traps to avoid

APRIL 1, 2016 | By Sherri Snelling

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Older Renters Are Getting Squeezed

50 percent of those 65+ are 'rent burdened,' says a Pew report

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