Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. This is the second part of my two-part Q&A with a tax-law expert, ...

It happens more often than you might think. Life gets busy, finances get complicated and suddenly, a year (or more) goes by without filing your tax return. Whatever the reason, though having unfiled ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. With the filing deadline for tax returns less than a month way, taxes ...

With bigger tax refunds expected this season, it can be tempting to file returns earlier than usual. But incomplete filings can raise flags for the IRS, delaying processing or even triggering an audit ...

At a 12% marginal tax rate, for example, the $6,000 enhanced senior deduction for a single taxpayer who is 65 or older would result in $720 in tax savings. The new enhanced deduction for seniors on ...