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Home improvements and your taxes
As a homeowner you may be asking, "Do I get a tax break for all the money I've spent fixing up my house?" Here's an overview of how home improvements can affect your taxes.
Tax aspects of home ownership: Selling a home
Though most home-sale profit is now tax-free, there are still steps you can take to maximize the tax benefits of selling your home. Learn how to figure your gain, factoring in …
Energy tax credit: which home improvements qualify?
Two tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency home improvements have been extended through 2034 and expanded starting in 2023.
How to file an amended return with the IRS
Did you make a mistake on your tax return or realize you missed out on a valuable tax deduction or credit? This article includes step-by-step instructions for when and how to a…
Debt ceiling: How '23 is ‘100% different’ than '11
For months now, Washington and Wall Street have been looking to 2011 as a guide to the current crisis. But there are some key differences.
Top tax breaks for disabled veterans
The United States government offers several tax breaks and deductions for disabled veterans. As you look at how to take advantage of the available options, follow our guide to …
Can you redo your taxes - and should you?
Congress sets the laws that change the current and future rules around taxes. But some of these changes can also retroactively affect taxes from previous filings. You might be …
WH proposes 30% tax on electricity used for crypto mining
The Biden administration wants to impose a 30 percent tax on the electricity used by cryptocurrency mining operations, and it has included the proposal in its budget for the fi…
Filing your taxes late
What do you do if you can't meet the IRS filing deadline? Learn more about filing a tax extension, late payment and late filing penalties, and what to do if you can't pay your …
Tax tips for Uber, Lyft, and other car sharing drivers
When you're a driver for a ridesharing company such as Uber, Lyft, or other car sharing service, the most important thing to understand about your taxes is that you are probabl…
How to report stock options on your tax return
Stock options give you the right to buy shares of a particular stock at a specific price. The tricky part about reporting stock options on your taxes is that there are many dif…
How to file federal income taxes for small businesses
When it’s time to file a federal income tax return for your small business, there are various ways you can do it, depending on whether you run the business as a sole proprietor…
Dependent tax deduction: Tax exemptions and deductions for families
Here's what to know about the dependent tax deduction and related credits to better navigate your family's taxes.
Top 5 ways to avoid a tax audit
If the IRS does decide to audit you, there is little you may do to stop it. You may, however, reduce the odds that you will be singled out for that extra attention in the first…
7 smart ways to invest your tax refund
You can maximize your tax refund in several ways — from paying off high-interest debt to investing in a business or saving for retirement. One or more of these options could be…
Amending your income tax return
What if you've sent in your income tax return and then discover you made a mistake? You can make things right by filing an amended tax return using Form 1040-X. You can make ch…
The W-4 form changed in major ways — here's what's different
The W-4 form changed in 2020 to help individuals withhold federal income tax more accurately from their paychecks. Learn everything you need to know so you can update your W-4 …
What is the minimum monthly payment for an IRS installment plan?
Can't afford to pay your income taxes? You may be able to qualify for an installment plan with the Internal Revenue Service. The minimum monthly payment for your plan depends o…

The Tax Center

We do your taxes for you

File your own taxes

Home improvements and your taxes

Tax aspects of home ownership: Selling a home

Energy tax credit: which home improvements qualify?

How to file an amended return with the IRS

Debt ceiling: How '23 is ‘100% different’ than '11

Top tax breaks for disabled veterans

Can you redo your taxes - and should you?

WH proposes 30% tax on electricity used for crypto mining

Filing your taxes late

Tax tips for Uber, Lyft, and other car sharing drivers

How to report stock options on your tax return

How to file federal income taxes for small businesses

Dependent tax deduction: Tax exemptions and deductions for families

Top 5 ways to avoid a tax audit

7 smart ways to invest your tax refund

Amending your income tax return

The W-4 form changed in major ways — here's what's different

What is the minimum monthly payment for an IRS installment plan?

Claiming property taxes on your tax return