Experts say the future is rather bleak for the Nation's economy. Some congressional aides are calling January 2013 taxmageddon, when policies are set to change and taxes take a monumental hike. learn more

Often more than willpower and determination is needed to survive the pitfalls of running a business. Do you ever wonder, "What am I doing?" or "How can I possibly turn this around?" Hold on tight; learn from past mistakes; and consider these 5 important t... learn more

The idea that social media is free is quite misleading. Anything that suggests "free" always comes with a price. Some believe that Facebook and Google make advertising much more cost efficient. However, one company claimed that their must see viral video... learn more

Though the housing market still struggles, the single family home sector has shown has shown sustained improvement in the last 5 months. Cautious optimism is growing. Experts predict about two more years for a full recovery. learn more

In the past year college-savings plans have been hit hard with a volatile economy and stock market. Some wonder if a 529 plan is still a viable option as college tuition increases and investors pull out. Laura Pavlenko Lutton, Morningstar's head of 529 re... learn more

One individual (or four) may embody these characteristics. In one way or another, you need these three traits to make your business thrive.Having partners can be a tremendous asset or a terrible liability. If you choose correctly and get the right mix, y... learn more

Make sure you have all the needed documents, including all your Forms W-2, before you file your 2011 tax return. You should receive an IRS Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from each of your employers. Employers have until Jan. 31, 2012 to issue your 2011... learn more

Sometimes taxpayers need a copy of an old tax return, but can't find or don't have their own records. There are three easy and convenient options for getting tax return transcripts and tax account transcripts from the IRS: on the web, by phone or by mail.... learn more

The IRS and Treasury have issued long-awaited, comprehensive regulations on the capitalization of amounts paid to acquire, produce or improve tangible property. The regulations, released at the end of 2011 and effective immediately for most taxpayers, pro... learn more

This year, there's one more 1099 form to add to the mix: the 1099-K. If your business takes payments via credit cards or services like PayPal, you may find one in your mail box later this month.

The forms will be sent by payment settlement entities -- typi... learn more