15 Common Tax-Filing Mistakes Even when we get a refund, few of us actually like filing ourtax returns.First off, the process of collecting all the necessary filinginfo takes up our precious time. Then there's the actual filling out offorms. Finally, there's the worry -- sometimes warranted, sometimes not-- that we're going to get "caught" by the Internal Revenue Serv...Read more

Job-Hunting Could Help Cut Your Taxes Tired of your same old humdrum job? Then get out there andlook for a new one! It might even help you cut your tax bill. Under certain circumstances, job-hunting expenses are taxdeductible. First, your hunt for new work must be in the same field inwhich you're currently employed. Uncle Sam won't help out if you decideto totally switch career gears...Read more

How to Prepare for an Audit From the Nolo.com Small Business CenterWho's afraid of being audited by the IRS? Most everyone. The key to surviving an audit -- and even coming out on top -- is not to panic, but to prepare. If you go it alone, before meeting the auditor, thoroughly review the tax returns being audited. Be ready to explain how you or a tax return preparer came up ...Read more