Lowing your property taxes is as simple as understanding how they work. Since property values are estimated by a computer, your assessed value could be wrong, and you could be entitled to a smaller tax bill. How do you go about getting it?

Do you think you know what’s going to happen to interest rates, the economy and the stock market this year? Compare your guesses to those of the experts.

With holiday preparation in full swing, income taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. But a few minutes now could be worth hundreds of dollars in tax savings next April.

Ready for the holidays? While this time of year is hectic enough, money reporter Stacy Johnson has something to add to your list: make sure you do the right things before year-end to make your life less taxing next April.

Are you expecting a tax refund this year? While it’s always great to get checks in the mail, this is one you might want to avoid. I’ll explain why, coming up on Money Talks.

Tax time isn’t the best time of the year, but if you’re just starting those taxes, there’s news both good and bad that you need to know. Money reporter Stacy Johnson has some recent changes that lower your tax bill for 07…but raise it in 08.

Are you filing your taxes electronically this year? If you are, and you happen to owe the IRS money… chances are you’ll be among the those who’ll pay with their credit cards…

Taxes can be complicated, which means it’s easy to make mistakes…mistakes that could have gotten you a bigger refund…or could get you in hot water with the IRS. But just because a mistake is made doesn’t mean it can’t get corrected.

Being rich has some fairly obvious advantages. But there are also drawbacks. For example, this time of year when a big income may mean bigger odds of an audit. Audit odds.

Every year, millions of tax returns are filed with mistakes…mistakes that can delay your refund…even cost you money. Want to avoid the most common? Money reporter Stacy Johnson has things to watch for…

If you’ll be getting help with your taxes this year, you probably want to make sure its the best help around. Stacy Johnson has a few tips to make sure your choice for a paid tax professional adds up.

Raising children isn’t easy…or cheap. But this time of year, those dependents can save you money on your taxes. And now the rules about who qualifies as your dependent have changed to better reflect our society.

Every year, millions of Americans take out loans on their tax refunds…and every year tax preparation companies rake in millions in interest and fees. These controversial loans haven’t escaped the notice of consumer advocates…and now Uncle Sam is weighing in.

While taxes may be as certain as death, how you file them is up in the air. You can do them yourself, go to an accountant, or use your computer. Today money reporter Stacy Johnson explores the cost and benefits of each…

Don’t you hate filing taxes? Well, millions of people don’t even have to file a return. But if you think that sounds lucky, you might want to think again.

Every year millions of Americans line up to pay professionals to do their taxes. But needing professional help doesn’t mean you need to pay for it. Money reporter Stacy Johnson explains who qualifies for free professional help, free electronic filing… and free advice.