Risk & You 2011 - Special Report
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If you're weary of focusing on holiday gifts and company parties, you may want to give some attention to another end-of-year ritual: tax-planning.
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Taxpayers looking for ways to trim their 2011 tax bill, or simply to avoid unpleasant surprises when they file their returns, have a few weeks to make potentially helpful, money-saving moves.
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Worries about municipal bond issue defaults have been overblown, obscuring the investment advantages of a once trusted debt instrument.
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Personal income taxes are likely to rise as lawmakers grapple with the country’s deficit. That's why some investors are opting for Roth IRAs and betting on paying a lower tax rate now. Not so fast, experts say.
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You don’t have to be Warren Buffett to leave money to your family in trusts. There are tools to assist those with even modest wealth to reduce tax exposure, and protect and transfer assets.
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With 401(k)s, IRAs, Roth IRAs, and Social Security benefits, seniors have plenty to figure out when it comes to paying Uncle Sam.
Slideshows
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As Congress and President Obama head into an election year, tax reform has emerged as a key roadblock to lowering the nation’s debt — and ultimately reviving America’s economy and competitive edge.
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The Tax Justice Network released their "Financial Secrecy Index," which ranks the world's most secretive tax havens. So, what are the world's most secretive tax havens?
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How many rich people are there in the U.S., how much do they make and where do they live? Find out!
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Each year, Phoenix Marketing International analyzes national data on millionaire households to reveal which US states attract the most high-income families.
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From candy to cows and strippers to sparklers, the government wants to charge you extra for just about everything these days. Here are 12 of the wackiest taxes you may be paying.