Have you gotten a call from someone saying they’re from a Chinese Consulate office asking for money or info? It’s a scammer. Tell the FTC.

If you owe federal or state debts, the IRS can use all or a portion of your tax refund to pay it.

The 2018 maximum Earned Income Tax Credit amount is $6,431 for taxpayers with 3 or more qualifying children.

Consider adjusting your tax withholding if you received a large refund or paid a large balance due with your 2017 tax filing.

IRS audit rates still remain high for both high- and no-income returns. Remember to keep your tax records handy for 3 years at least.

You can legally lower your tax by shifting unearned income to your children. Just stay below the $2,100 threshold to avoid the kiddie tax.

The average IRS audit rate of 0.62% is the lowest in 15 years, but beware: the IRS still catches math errors, typos and missing forms.

The average IRS audit rate of 0.62% is the lowest in 15 years, but beware: the IRS still catches math errors, typos and missing forms.

Getting married this year? Make time to plan how your tax status change will affect your 2018 taxes.

Getting married this year? Make time to plan how your tax status change will affect your 2018 taxes.

Beware fake IRS agent scammers calling to collect a refund “in error.” The real IRS will never call and demand you send back a refund.

Beware fake IRS agent scammers calling to collect a refund “in error.” The real IRS will never call and demand you send back a refund.

If you used a home equity loan to pay debt or make a non-home-related purchase, starting in 2018 you can no longer deduct the interest.

If you used a home equity loan to pay debt or make a non-home-related purchase, starting in 2018 you can no longer deduct the interest.