Taxes

TribCast: Melissa Lucio gets a late reprieve

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jolie about the stay of execution in Lucio’s case and with Josh about property taxes in Texas.

As Texas home values skyrocket, state officials wrestle with how to slow property tax increases

Texas school districts, cities and counties rely heavily on property taxes to pay for roads, libraries, police, firefighters and public schools. But lowering tax bills has long been a difficult endeavor.

Finished your taxes? Take these steps to get ahead for next year

Are you knee-deep in receipts, 1099 forms and W2s? Or are you all done?

You’ve filed your taxes -- now, what should you do with those documents?

If you’ve finally gotten your taxes filed, you’re probably ready to put it all away and move on. Have you considered which documents you should keep? And for how long?

That time when Willie Nelson made an album just to pay his IRS debt

Willie Nelson owed millions in taxes, so the IRS came up with an idea to help.

From Homer Simpson to Al Bundy, how TV has had fun with tax season

Tax season can be a reason to laugh, as these famous TV episodes showed.

Tackle your taxes: These are all of the places you can get your taxes done for FREE

Free tax centers to help individuals and families with their tax returns are usually bustling this time of year. Thanks to COVID, those volunteer tax services had to change up their routine. Help is still available, but this year, but you'll have to make an appointment with one of these organizations.

Inflation and car prices: What’s going on? How did this happen?

It seems like you hear about it more and more these days: The extreme lengths people are going to in order to buy a new house; how much it costs to fill up the gas tank; and what we’re spending at the grocery store.

Everything you need to know about filing a tax extension

If you already anticipate needing some extra time to file your federal tax return, there’s some good news. You can always file for an extension.

Thinking about accounting, but hoping to avoid tax-related jobs? Consider these 5 fun careers

When you hear someone say that he or she is an accountant, do you think of taxes right away?

Analysis: Property tax relief that doesn’t lower your tax bill

Texas lawmakers tried to lower property tax bills during their 2019 session, and a new report says they put a dent in the problem: Taxes aren’t rising as quickly as they would have. But they didn’t solve it: Property taxes are still rising.

Top 20 money-saving tips for stay-at-home moms and dads

Have you ever seen this quote floating around the internet? “Impossible only means you haven’t found the solution yet.”

5 situations in which pets can be used for tax breaks

For those animal lovers who spend so much money on their pets and hope to recoup some of that cash spent when tax season arrives, this is the cold, hard reality: For the most part, you can’t.

Is it time to switch to paying quarterly taxes? Here’s when to decide, and how to get it done.

There’s one day each year that sticks out to American taxpayers everywhere, and this year is April 18: Tax Day. But to another group of people -- the ones who make quarterly payments -- there are three other times a year to pay up.

Getting a big tax refund this year? How to make your money go further

If you’re expecting a generous refund this season, you’ll want to make that money work as hard as you do.

Analysis: Texas government’s favorite local tax

State lawmakers will tell you they hate property taxes as much as anyone. But the state itself doesn’t levy the tax — local governments do. And lowering it in a meaningful way would require state officials to raise taxes or cut programs. For them, talking about it is easier than doing something.

5 things you should know if you’re filing taxes for the first time

If you grew up watching your parents get stressed around tax season, then you're probably not looking forward to filing yourself for the first time.

How do I file taxes if I’m working remotely in another state that’s not my residence?

A common aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two or so years has been more employees working remotely, but that doesn’t necessarily mean all those people were working from their homes.

Should I pay my tax bill with a credit card?

For those who will have to pay money on their tax returns, a big question usually follows once the amount owed is determined: Should I put this tax bill on my credit card?

An end to tax havens? How a new global minimum tax rate could affect the world’s economy

Here are facts and figures of the OECD’s plan and what it hopes to achieve.

What is the difference between tax planning and tax compliance?

Did you know when you’re getting ready for tax season, there are two types of preparation methods?

Quiz: How much do you know about income tax?

You likely know what “income” means, and of course you’re aware of federal and state taxes, and the fact that we have to do them (or have them prepared for us, in some cases), every year. But how much do you know about income tax overall?

Strange tax deductions that were approved by the government

When it comes to tax write-offs, many people will stretch the limits to see what they can get away with.

9+ deductions you should be making if you are self-employed

Whether you’re new to owning your own business or a seasoned vet, taxes can be so stressful. It’s easy to overlook things or simply forget an item here and there.

A year after feds allocate funds, Texas launches program to help homeowners avoid foreclosure because of COVID-19

Twenty-five states, including California and New York, preceded Texas in getting federally backed programs up and running to help homeowners suffering financial hardship because of COVID-19.

What exactly is ‘jock tax?’

Tax season is busier than usual for professional athletes and the people they put in charge of their taxes.

What are tax havens, and who benefits from them?

Tax havens, also known as offshore financial centers, are a country or jurisdiction that has minimal tax liabilities to foreign individuals or businesses.

Taxes: Answers to top FAQs about Social Security income

Even for those of us who think we have some knowledge about anything tax related, it can be a stressful time. And it's certainly not a time when you want to play a guessing game.

Taxes: Answers to FAQs about dependents, exemptions

Even if we think we have some knowledge about anything tax-related, it can be a stressful time. And it's certainly not a time when you want to play a guessing game.

10 celebrities busted for tax issues

These 10 celebrities found out the hard way not to mess with the IRS.

Quiz: How much do you know about the tax basics?

Tax season is officially here, meaning you have the next couple months to get those returns filed! This year’s IRS deadline is April 18.

Why you should do your taxes early, and how to get started

It is easy to put off doing your taxes until the last minute. No one likes to deal with the IRS, and sometimes, procrastination happens as a result.