Raising a Family

You can claim a boyfriend or girlfriend as a dependent when you file your federal income taxes - if they meet certain IRS definitions.

Getting married, buying a home, having children: 30-somethings may be asking themselves, ‘Why haven’t I achieved what my parents did at my age?’

These 12 examples help clear up the confusion about who you can and can't claim as a dependent on your taxes.

Check to see if you save more by filing singly or jointly by preparing two tax returns for each and then check the balance due (or net refund) for each return.

Considering how large dependent tax credits can be, it pays to know the rules regarding who can qualify as a dependent.

Can you claim your parents as dependents? Learn the criteria for claiming an elderly parent and the potential tax benefits you could receive.

Don't wait until you file taxes to start benefiting from homeownership. You can reduce your federal income tax withholding, increasing your take-home pay.

Here are five tips to ensure you are taking advantage of all the deductions and credits that can lower your taxes if you have children.

This simple step will speed things up and ease stress on your loved ones.

With an equal-dollar distribution, heirs may resent their wealthier siblings who don't 'need' the money. But should you leave more to those in greater need?