Tax Breaks for Military Families

Military service is a tough job, but it comes with privileges at tax time.

Tax-Saving Secrets

New deductions and credits can slash your 2009 tax bill.

Sooner or Later, Big Tax Hikes Inevitable

It won't happen this year, not with elections coming up, but there's no other way to close the budget gap.

Making Medical Deductions Work

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

Take Credit for Your Kids

Each qualifying child could slash your tax bill by up to $1,000.

Tax Breaks for Job Hunters

You can exclude $2,400 of unemployed benefits from taxes — but it isn’t automatic.

Going Green Pays Off

Claim an energy tax credit for the home improvements you made last year.

A Tax Win for Downsizing Firms

Laid off workers also gain in a stunning district court decision.

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.

Extraordinary Tax Deductions

Sometimes, despite objections from the IRS, taxpayers get to write off the darndest things. Here are 14 of our favorites.

Tax Breaks Ease the Pain
Of Investment Losses

And capital-gains rates on winners are as low as 0% for some.

Deductible Versus Nondeductible IRA Contributions

The type of contribution you make affects your tax bill when you withdraw the money or convert the account to a Roth.

Tax Break for New Wheels

If you bought a new car or truck last year, you can claim a special deduction.

Ask the Editors: Real-Life Taxes Questions and Guidance

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

Ask the Editors: Real-Life Personal Finance Questions and Guidance

We have answers to all your money-management questions.

Turning Renovations into Tax Breaks

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

Dealing with Dependents

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

Tax Rules for Claiming Dependents

Got a boomerang kid at home? Put him to use reducing your tax liability.

When It Pays to Itemize

An expanded standard deduction will save you money, but itemizing could save your even more.

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.

Keeping the Home-Buyer Credit
In the Family

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

Home Buyer's Credit
-- When the Check Comes

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

Two New Money Rules for Military Families

Benefit from the new GI Bill and the home-buyer credits.

Deducting the Roof Over Your Head

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

Extraordinary Tax Deductions

Sometimes, despite objections from the IRS, taxpayers get to write off the darndest things. Here are 14 of our favorites.

Giving to Haiti?
There's a Tax Benefit, Too

Itemizers don’t have to wait until they file their 2010 returns, but some might want to.

Tax Breaks for Almost Everyone

You’ll find lots of new deductions, credits and expanded eligibility rules when you prepare your 2009 tax return.

The Home Buyer Credit: Payback Time?

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

Make the Most of Tax Breaks for College Expenses

Kim Lankford answers more questions about the American Opportunity Credit and other deductions for postsecondary education.

Tax Breaks for the Self-Employed

You can deduct a lot of expenses if you're setting up a new business -- or just doing some freelance work.

The Impact of Zero Inflation

Welcome to the year of the un-COLA.

Outback Bonds

Kimberly Lankford explains how to buy Australian bonds, how to get a better tuition tax break and more.

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.

Business Expense Tax Deductions

Deductions for Cars and Other
Items You Own

Believe it or not, you actually can ring up tax savings as the result of buying things.

Deducting Charitable Contributions

Deductions and Tax Credits for Children and Dependents

We don't advocate building your family just to reduce your taxes. But you need to know about the savings Uncle Sam offers.

Tax Breaks for Education Expenses

Employee Expense Deductions

Deductions for Homeowners