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Retirement is often portrayed as a time of financial simplicity. No more paychecks to track, no more yearly raises to calculate, and, for some, no...

Few things create more anxiety than receiving unexpected mail from the IRS. Even if you are confident your tax return was accurate and submitted on time, certain notices can indicate potential problems. These letters often require a timely response and may involve additional documentation, payments, or explanations. Knowing the meaning…

Trying to hide assets from the IRS is risky. The IRS has many ways to spot red flags, and one financial clue stands out. If you’re not careful, this clue can trigger an audit or even a criminal investigation. Most people don’t realize how easy it is for the IRS…

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on claiming standard deductions on your tax return.

LET’S UNPACK THAT: For the first time in decades, the self assessment tax return process is getting an onerous shake-up. Katie Rosseinsky speaks to experts about how Making Tax Digital will actually impact self-employed people

Tax season can feel like a relief when you finally hit “submit” and see that refund on the way. But what if that refund gets reversed? It happens more often than you might think, and the reason is usually simple: beneficiary errors. These mistakes can cost you time, money, and…

If you complete a self assessment and pay taxes and NICs from it, the chances are you’re due for your second payment

If your 2025 tax return looks slimmer than expected, you’re not alone. Across the country, several states quietly eliminated or allowed key tax credits to expire, leaving many filers caught off guard. These changes didn’t always make headlines, but they’re definitely making a dent in refunds. From energy efficiency incentives…

Medicare is an alphabet soup — and the rules can be just as confusing as the terminology. Conquer the system with this beginner's guide to Parts A, B and D.