Filing Issues

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Do You Need Help?

Why Aren't You Doing Your Own Taxes?
OK, it's a bit daunting. But these steps will help make it easier and save you money.

How to Pick a Good Tax Adviser
It's time to start getting your taxes in line, starting with who's going to handle them.

Alternative Minimum Taxes

How the Alternative Tax Can Trip You Up
President Bush's tax-relief plan likely will push more people into the Alternative Minimum Tax zone.

You Don't Have to Be Rich Anymore to Worry About AMT
If you have lots of capital gains or have exercised stock options, you should know your AMT trigger point.

General Issues

Alert for Last-Minute Tax Filers
Even if you still haven't begun to tackle your taxes, you should at least make sure you have the appropriate paperwork.

Made a Mistake on Your Tax Return? Here's How to Fix It
There's a form that clears up everything -- but don't send it too soon.

Deductive Reasoning: How to Get the Most From Tax Deductions
Today, we focus on above-the-line deductions.

Did You Change Your Name?
If not, it may prohibit you from filing your tax return on time.

Tax Time: What You Can and Can't Deduct
How much your deductions are worth also depends on how much you earn.

Do You Owe Too Much?
It might be time to adjust the amount of tax withheld from your paycheck.

Make a Mistake on Your Return? Here's How to Fix It
There's a form that clears up everything -- but don't send it too soon.

Tax Prep Expenses Are Deductible
All costs of preparing your tax return are deductible as a miscellaneous itemized deduction on line 21 of Schedule A Itemized Deductions.

Simplifying Your Tax Code
The Bush administration's first proposal: defining what a child is.

A Midyear Reminder on Tax Law Changes
Now that you've filed your 2001 return, it's time to pay attention to taxes again.