The faster April 15 approaches, the more rushed we are when we prepare our taxes. And that's never good news where mistakes or the IRS is concerned. So which errors do we make the most? See more »

Doing your taxes is already stressful enough, but imagine how much worse it could be if you forget to bring your identification or Social Security card. Here are a few more must-haves for your tax preparer. See more »

Don't show up to the tax preparer's office empty-handed. Take our quiz to find out what documents, tax forms, receipts and IDs you'll need before tax day. See more »

Most people must go in debt to get a college education. Graduates pay off loans for many years after leaving campus behind. But could that debt translate to tax savings? See more »

When online sales of virtual assets for hundreds and thousands of dollars became commonplace, the IRS took notice. Find out how the IRS could tax entirely virtual transactions. See more »

You already know that when you sell your stocks, you've got to pay taxes on the profits. But did you know you're supposed to pay taxes for selling your old comic books, too? See more »

Most working adults in the U.S. associate April 15 with frantic runs to the post office, but they might feel better about federal taxes if they knew what they paid for. See more »

You sign your Form 1040, seal it up in an envelope and send it off to the IRS. But then, you're shuffling through your file cabinet when you come across a W2 you forgot to file. What now? See more »

April 15: People rush to complete their tax forms and race to the post office to mail them. If you get your envelope postmarked before midnight, you're in the clear, nothing to worry about. But what happens if you don't? See more »

You get a letter in the mail, a letter emblazoned with the gut-wrenching acronym, IRS. You say to yourself: "But I filed on time! I paid all my taxes!"" How does the IRS decide who to audit? See more »