2012 Tax-Filing Deadlines
- Federal: April 17
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- Massachusetts: April 17
Deducting medical expenses in 2013 will be harder
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Picking a preparer
If you file incorrectly, you're liable. These tips will help you select a tax preparer.
Checklist before you send
As you go through matching your forms and deductions, here are some last-minute checks you make before sending the filing along.
Family tax strategies
Did you know that if you are raising a family, you may be eligible for certain tax breaks?
12 tax tips for 2012
In recent years, as Congress crafted new laws such as housing bills or extended tax provisions, lawmakers were careful to make sure that no major taxes took effect in 2012.
Don't miss these overlooked tax breaks
Here are 10 tax breaks -- some for itemizers only, others that any filer can claim -- that often get overlooked but that could save you money.
Taxes 101 - Terms to know
One of the hardest things about doing your taxes is learning the language, which can be hard to decipher. These 10 key tax terms can help you start talking taxes.
2011 tax bracket rates
These tax brackets are used in the planning and filing for your 2011 tax returns. See where you stand.
The right tax return form
It's important to choose the correct income tax form so you can get the correct money from the IRS. Choosing the wrong one can cost you.
Tax Tips from Bankrate.com
Tax basics guide
Need to start from scratch when it comes to filing your taxes? Start here at Bankrate.com's tax basics guide.
General tax guide
Do you have specific questions or concerns about your taxes? Bankrate.com has a number of articles providing tips to help you get the most money back.
Get the most from
tax software
Don't want to spend hours on your return? Tax-preparation software may be the answer.
Filing status could
make a difference
It seems easy enough to choose your filing status, but your choice could mean a difference in your tax bill.