New deductions and credits can slash your 2009 tax bill.
But you can use money from a Coverdell education savings account for primary- and secondary-school expenses.
Ask yourself these five questions to determine whether you should move your money from a traditional IRA to a Roth.
Making the switch to a Roth makes sense for some, and there are plenty of ways to pay the tax bill.
"Pennies on the dollar" pitches usually aren't worth a nickel.
Kimberly Lankford helps you find a qualified tax preparer and answers your questions on Roth IRAs, 401(k) rollovers and more.
Kiplinger editors provide answers to readers' real-life questions about taxes.
We have answers to all your money-management questions.
There’s still time to make a 2009 IRA contribution and lower your tax bill.
Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.
If you sell a house that was converted to rental property at a loss, you might qualify for a tax deduction.
Congress may do what it does best -- postpone a tough decision until next year.
You can cut your tax bill for 2009 to the core by taking all of the breaks -- both new and old -- that you deserve.
Some people may be able to combine 2009 flexible-spending account money with 2010 money to cover expensive procedures.
Here's what you need to know about switching a traditional IRA to Roth now that the income limit has disappeared.
As you prepare to fill out your 2009 tax return, take note of new tax rules that will apply for 2010.
Kim Lankford responds to more questions about converting a traditional IRA to a Roth and opening an account for a child.
Welcome to the year of the un-COLA.
Lock in tax-free retirement income with no money down and up to three years to pay.
From property taxes to student-loan interest to child-care expenses, find all your tax deductions in our encyclopedias that have been crammed with the information you need to file your tax return ... and hold your tax bill to the legal minimum.
In 2010, income limits have been lifted for Roth conversions. It's time for some tax planning.
Fatten your paycheck now. Uncle Sam will take a smaller tax bite each month and still owe you in the spring.
The estate tax fumble may be a harbinger of a tough year for Congress on a slew of tax issues.
Here's what you need to know about taxes and insurance if you turn your home into rental property.
Timing is everything when it comes to college tax credits.
A donor-advised fund lets you take a tax deduction now and make your giving decision later.
You may be able to get a state income-tax deduction for contributing to a college-savings plan.
Time your year-end mutual fund purchases to avoid excess taxes.
Use last year’s losses to sop up the taxes on this year’s investment gains.
Use last year’s losses to sop up the taxes on this year’s investment gains.
Some will pay 0% capital-gains taxes on their 2009 profits.
Uncle Sam will help cover the cost of energy-efficient windows, doors and more.
No need to wait until tax-filing season to cash in on the home-buyer credit.
This year’s payroll tax credit could leave you owing money next spring.
Even if you're strapped for cash, you can still give to charities and others in need this holiday season. Here's how.
Now's the time to cash in on breaks for 2009.
How you could be a victim, too.
With a volatile market, it's time to crunch the numbers to see how you can come out ahead.
Keep your eyes open for really big changes coming to the tax system in 2010 and 2011.
Kimberly Lankford tackles broker inactivity fees and saves one reader $430.