Tax Planning

Tax-Saving Secrets

New deductions and credits can slash your 2009 tax bill.

529 Money for College Expenses Only

But you can use money from a Coverdell education savings account for primary- and secondary-school expenses.

Should You Convert to a Roth IRA?

Ask yourself these five questions to determine whether you should move your money from a traditional IRA to a Roth.

How to Finance a Roth Conversion

Making the switch to a Roth makes sense for some, and there are plenty of ways to pay the tax bill.

Tax-Relief Hype

"Pennies on the dollar" pitches usually aren't worth a nickel.

Tax Help You Can Trust

Kimberly Lankford helps you find a qualified tax preparer and answers your questions on Roth IRAs, 401(k) rollovers and more.

Ask the Editors: Real-Life Taxes Questions and Guidance

Kiplinger editors provide answers to readers' real-life questions about taxes.

Fund an IRA, Cut Your Taxes

There’s still time to make a 2009 IRA contribution and lower your tax bill.

Handling Divorce and Taxes

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

Taxes and Home-Sale Losses

If you sell a house that was converted to rental property at a loss, you might qualify for a tax deduction.

Why Obama May Back Down
On Tax Hikes for the Rich

Congress may do what it does best -- postpone a tough decision until next year.

Find Extra Cash By Trimming
Your Tax Bill

You can cut your tax bill for 2009 to the core by taking all of the breaks -- both new and old -- that you deserve.

Tax-Free Money for Big Medical Expenses

Some people may be able to combine 2009 flexible-spending account money with 2010 money to cover expensive procedures.

FAQs on the New Roth Conversion Rules

Here's what you need to know about switching a traditional IRA to Roth now that the income limit has disappeared.

Tax Changes Ring in the New Year

As you prepare to fill out your 2009 tax return, take note of new tax rules that will apply for 2010.

Roth IRA Rules

Kim Lankford responds to more questions about converting a traditional IRA to a Roth and opening an account for a child.

The Impact of Zero Inflation

Welcome to the year of the un-COLA.

What You Need to Know About
Roth Conversions

Lock in tax-free retirement income with no money down and up to three years to pay.

The Kiplinger Taxopedia:
What's Deductible?

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.

Switching to a Roth Takes Tax Planning

In 2010, income limits have been lifted for Roth conversions. It's time for some tax planning.

How to Adjust Your Withholding

Fatten your paycheck now. Uncle Sam will take a smaller tax bite each month and still owe you in the spring.

Congress Faces Taxing Challenges

The estate tax fumble may be a harbinger of a tough year for Congress on a slew of tax issues.

What to Know if You Rent Out Your House

Here's what you need to know about taxes and insurance if you turn your home into rental property.

Delaying a Tuition Payment Could
Put Money in Your Pocket

Timing is everything when it comes to college tax credits.

Buy Time to Make Charitable Contributions for 2009

A donor-advised fund lets you take a tax deduction now and make your giving decision later.

Lower Your Taxes With a 529

You may be able to get a state income-tax deduction for contributing to a college-savings plan.

Don't Buy a Tax Bill

Time your year-end mutual fund purchases to avoid excess taxes.

Winning With Losers

Use last year’s losses to sop up the taxes on this year’s investment gains.

Winning With Losers

Use last year’s losses to sop up the taxes on this year’s investment gains.

Tax-Free Capital Gains Redux

Some will pay 0% capital-gains taxes on their 2009 profits.

Tax Breaks for Winterizing Your Home

Uncle Sam will help cover the cost of energy-efficient windows, doors and more.

A Year-End Gift for Home Buyers

No need to wait until tax-filing season to cash in on the home-buyer credit.

Check Your Withholding

This year’s payroll tax credit could leave you owing money next spring.

How to Be Generous on a Budget

Even if you're strapped for cash, you can still give to charities and others in need this holiday season. Here's how.

Tax Moves that Save Big Bucks

Now's the time to cash in on breaks for 2009.

The Alternative Minimum Tax Trap

How you could be a victim, too.

Capital Gains: Take the Money And Run

With a volatile market, it's time to crunch the numbers to see how you can come out ahead.

Death, Health Care Reform and Taxes

Keep your eyes open for really big changes coming to the tax system in 2010 and 2011.

Broker Fee Fiasco

Kimberly Lankford tackles broker inactivity fees and saves one reader $430.

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