In many cases, you need receipts to prove you are entitled to a particular tax deduction. Here are some exceptions to that ...

Both the standard deduction and itemized deductions reduce the amount of tax you pay in a given year. So which is better? Should you itemize or should you keep things simple and take the standard ...

Buying a home can be a good way to build wealth, but that doesn’t mean managing a mortgage is easy. Between monthly payments, maintenance and unexpected repairs, the costs of homeownership can really ...

Filing taxes can feel overwhelming, but one of the most important decisions you’ll make is also one of the simplest: whether to take the standard deduction. For single filers, this deduction offers a ...

A new tax break on overtime pay will save money for many workers. But the savings are less than you'd expect based on what ...

IRS is developing a new Schedule 1-A to use to claim new deductions for tip income, overtime pay, car loan interest and new tax break for those 65 an older. IRS and Treasury give new guidance on what ...

An accrual-basis taxpayer normally takes deductions for expenses in the year the item accrues. But when the expense accrued by the taxpayer is owed to a related party who uses the cash basis of ...