(MoneyWatch) The tax code is frustratingly complicated but the basic ideas behind tax-smart investing are fairly simple and straightforward. With this year's tax-filing deadline just days away, it's a ...

The U.S. tax code is littered with problems, and identifying them is the natural first step toward fixing the tax code. Unfortunately, finding a problem is almost always easier than proposing credible ...

The goal of tax planning is to arrange your financial affairs so that you pay as few taxes as possible, and so the taxes you do pay are as low as possible. Here are four basic ways to reduce your ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- All this week, 7 On your Side will be tackling some of the questions and issues you might face preparing your taxes. We kick off Tax Chat week by revealing the answers to 10 ...

Every time a new tax law is enacted, we naturally wonder what it means for our own tax bill. The news covers the long debates and close votes in Congress, followed by the president signing the bill ...

Keep investments for more than a year to benefit from lower long-term capital gains tax rates. Use 401(k)s and IRAs for investing to defer taxes on gains and dividends until retirement. Interest ...

Most listeners are probably aware that 501(c)(3) organizations are generally exempt from income tax, but this does not mean that all income generated by the organization is free of income tax. For ...

Welcome to the world of crypto taxes, where investors are finally starting to see black and white rules! It's crucial to understand the basics of crypto taxes to ensure you stay on the right side of ...

When buying or selling a business, one thing is certain: there will be tax consequences. Your deal’s tax structure can have long-lasting impacts, so it’s crucial to assess all options. Review the ...

Follow these simple tips and get your tax return prepared simply and easily. You've got just more than a month left before you have to file your tax return. But tax return preparation doesn't need to ...