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How to Fix a Botched Tax Return; Bischoff: With today's ultra-complex rules, anyone can make a mistake. Here's how to fix it. SmartMoney.com

It's a common occurrence during tax filing season to discover that you botched a previously filed return. Say you figured out that you missed some tax-saving deductions and credits on your 2010 Form 1040, which you filed about a year ago. ...
The IRS offers 10 tips for last-minute tax filers; social media comes in handy WSJM

Mark Bugnaski / GazetteConnie Costello, of Kalamazoo, waves to passing motorist on South Westnedge Avenue on March 14, as she advertises for Liberty Tax Service. That was about one month before Tuesday's tax-filing deadline.
Last-Minute Tax Tips WSJ.com

The tax filing deadline, April 17, is coming up soon—and experts say this year's returns are littered with potential land mines. Among them: a new form for reporting foreign financial assets (with large penalties for not filing) and a ...
Are tax-free education accounts right for you? Or should you just skip the complications? MarketWatch

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch)—Someone recently asked TaxMama how to find the best performing 529 plan for his child’s college savings. That got TaxMama wondering. Is it still a good idea to put money into specialized accounts that avoid taxes, ...
Tax Filing on Trades: It May Pay to Wait Barrons.com

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story refers several times to IRS form 8949. One of the references, however, contained a typo; there should have been no reference to form 8948.
Tax Tips for Same-Sex Couples; Bischoff: For tax purposes most same-sex couples are still considered single. But in some cases, that's a good thing. SmartMoney.com

There have been developments regarding federal income tax filing issues for same-sex couples. I'll tell you what you need to know, but let's first cover the necessary background information.
Ten Common Tax-Filing Errors WSJ Blogs

Tax laws change with alarming frequency, but some taxpayer errors are perennial. Here are 10 common filing errors that often trip up taxpayers, according to Greg Rosica, a tax partner at Ernst & Young and the firm's lead author of ...
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Gays Marry But Still Face Legal Hurdles WSJ.com

Gabriel Blau and his husband were among the first couples to wed last year under New York's same-sex marriage law. But they decided to leave in place all the stopgaps they had created before their nuptials, such as their health-care proxy ...
There’s nothing more uncertain than taxes; Commentary: Tax rates on track to soar, unless politicians can agree MarketWatch

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — For most American taxpayers, the U.S. income tax filing deadline is coming and then will be gone. The dreaded 1040, W-2, 1098 and 1099 forms and more will be a distant memory until next year.
Democrats Demonstrate on Tax Day WSJ Blogs

Democrats and their allies are demonstrating around the country on Tuesday – the federal tax-filing deadline – to highlight their political message that the tax system unfairly benefits the rich. The unusual election-year effort is aimed in ...
What End of Bush Tax Cuts Would Mean for You; Bischoff: Unless Congress takes action, it's not just the "rich" who will see higher tax bills. SmartMoney.com

The so-called Bush tax cuts are scheduled to expire at the end of this year. While you may already know that, you may not fully understand what's in store for you and your family. Here's what to expect.
Tax Day Promises More Scrutiny for Romney WSJ Blogs

It's tax time and that means more scrutiny for GOP presidential front-runner Mitt Romney. The former private-equity executive sought to quell a brewing firestorm earlier this year by releasing his competed tax return for 2010 and a projected ...
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Empire State Owners Go Ape Over IPO Tax Issue WSJ.com

The fight over the proposed Empire State Building public offering, which has aroused King Kong-size passions, has moved to a new battleground: a spat between small investors and the Malkin family over taxes arising from the iconic ...
Tax Terms Amended in Empire State IPO; Controlling Family's Move Is Seen by Some as Bid to Appease Minority Shareholders; 'It's Still Too One-Sided' WSJ.com

The family that controls the Empire State Building has agreed to change the terms of the skyscraper's public offering, making the tax treatment less punitive to small investors who have been fighting with the family over their potential tax ...
FIFA Fiasco: Scandals Exposed At CONCACAF Meeting WSJ Blogs

As the governing body of North American, Caribbean and Central American soccer met this week ahead of FIFA meetings in Budapest, new scandal gripped the organization.

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