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A new study found only half of parents with children under 18 years old are saving for college, and as CNBC's Sharon Epperson reports, most of them say it's because they don't have the money.

There's one week to go before your federal taxes are due. Now, if you haven't done you 1040s yet, there's still some time and if you're a last-minute filer, Sharon Epperson has some money-saving advice on getting the most out of your return.

A week before the April 15th deadline, Federal auditors have released a scathing report on the tax preparation industry, calling much of the industry incompetent and sometimes, crooked. NBC's Chris Clackum reports.

Think you will miss the April 15 deadline? Don't despair. File an extension to avoid penalties.

At a Senate hearing in Washington today, John Koskinen, IRS Commissioner, and Nina Olson, a national taxpayer advocate, urged Congress to pass a proposal that would allow the IRS to regulate all tax preparers.

It's getting down to the wire and your taxes are due soon. You don't want to miss out on important tax credits and deductions that can save you money. Sharon Epperson talks to Elda Di Re, a partner and tax leader at Ernst & Young, about retirement plan contributions, job-relaxed expenses, charitable donations and other tax moves that can help filers save money, even in the 11th hour.

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, discusses America's energy plan and his call for an independent special prosecutor to investigate the targeting of tax-exempt organizations by the IRS.

CNBC's Jon Fortt and Jon Steinberg, BuzzFeed president & COO, discuss the decision of the IRS to treat bitcoin as a property, not a currency.

CNBC's Josh Lipton reports from CoinSummit, the bitcoin conference in San Francisco, where Marc Andreessen shared some tough words on bitcoin and putting it to work.

CNBC's Eamon Javers reports the IRS is saying bitcoin should be treated as a property, not a currency.

For many people, most of their savings are tied up in their 401(k) where they think their money is safe and will continue to grow. CNBC's Sharon Epperson speaks with three top financial advisors about the most common mistakes people make with their 401(k) savings plans.

The countdown to the April 15th tax filing deadline is on and the IRS is inundated with taxpayers' calls. CNBC's Sharon Epperson explains how you can get help -- fast.

Radio talk show host Tony Katz shares his opinions on the IRS scandal.

Millions of Americans ask each year why is it so tough to get rid of the marriage penalty. As CNBC's Allison Linn reports, it basically comes down to the fact that you can't have both a progressive tax system and a system that treats married and single people differently without some falling into the hole -- and without some complaining.