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The very term "tax loophole" sounds like something illegal or something that only the wealthy can exploit. But there are various provisions in the IRS code that nearly anyone can take advantage of but...

As president of the Berkshire Lifetime Learning Institute, renamed the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in 2007, Mona Sherman conceived the annual series of lectures now bearing her name.

Nearly half of Americans who file federal income tax returns do not pay any federal income taxes because they receive certain tax credits. Many of these nonpayers actually receive a cash payment from the IRS because of refundable tax credits. Refundable credits are increasing the level of dependency, and nonpayers will soon reach the tipping point where a majority of tax filers pay no taxes and can vote increasing government benefits at no cost to themselves. That is a deadly recipe for never-en...

Rushing to finish your taxes by midnight Tuesday? Take time to check for these oft-missed deductions for education, property, charity and healthcare.

When Rachel Leonards parents would take her to run errands as a kid, they laid out the game plan: \

The 1993 tax increase probably slowed the economy compared to what it could have achieved.

If you're a recent graduate working your first full-time job this tax season may be your first experience doing your own taxes without the help of a parent.

The autism conversation is often centered around kids — but what happens when they grow up? Experts and autistic adults talk about the “services cliff” and how neurotypical people can help.

For most people in their early- to mid-20s, filing taxes is right up there with having to pay rent and realizing you cant take summers off anymore: an unwelcome fact

You may think that your student loans have little to do with your income taxes, but you'd be wrong. An important thing to note right off the bat is that the money you borrow when you take out a...