U.S. Sales Tax Rates Hit Record High
Shopping blues: Top tax 12%. Chicago's 10.25% highest big-city rate. More Internet tax fights loom.

Hiring Protection From The IRS
If you want a licensed and regulated tax pro, consider hiring an EA--someone who might even be an ex-IRS agent.

Taxpayer Alert: 1099 Traps Multiply This Year
Bank consolidations, stock options, and 1099-R changes could create problems. Here's how to stay out of the IRS' crosshairs.

IRS: Methane Tax Credits Full Of Gas
Judge bars 12 tax preparers from claiming bogus landfill tax break for clients.

Trade Properties To Keep The Tax Man At Bay
Like-kind exchanges can mean much lower tax bills on real estate for savvy investors.

Miami Vice: Homebuyer Tax Credit Fraud Alleged
IRS says preparers falsely claimed dozens of credits for phony home purchases.

Planning For The Estate Tax's Return
The 2010 estate tax lapse could be costly to your family if it keeps you from planning.

Small Business Needs IRS Relief
Want to stimulate the private sector at little cost? Get the IRS off small business folks' backs.

Avoiding Tax Scams
These schemes can lead to fines--and even jail time--for both scammer and victim.

Ten Tax Protestor Claims To Avoid
The IRS calls them ''frivolous'' arguments. Make one and you could get hit with big civil penalties and even criminal charges.

IRS 400 Suggests Path To Forbes 400
Want to join the Forbes 400? Build unrealized capital gains and cash them in when tax rates are lowest.