Your April 15 Tax Survival Guide

If you've been putting off doing your taxes, you're running out of time. April 15 is just around the corner. Are you ready?

Fear not, Fools. We've got some tools to help you learn everything you need to know to get those tax returns done. Hopefully, you'll find ways to save on your tax bill in the process.

Below, we've compiled some of the tax stories we've published over the past year, along with some timeless articles from our permanent tax collection. We hope you'll find information to make getting through tax season a little bit easier!

Tax Planning

• 60-Second Guide to Taxes at Every Age
• What's in the Stimulus Bill for You?
• Tax "Must-Dos" For Year-End and Beyond
• 60-Second Guide to Investor Tax Issues
• Reconciling Capital Gains and Losses
• Tax Rules for Mutual Funds
• Slash Your Taxes All Year Long

Dealing With the IRS

• Audit-Proof Your Tax Return
• Meet Your Tax-Fighting Hero
• Another Reason Not to Day Trade
• Don't Let Audit Fears Cost You Money
• What to Do If You're Missing Form W-2
• Don't Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card
• Employ Your Inner Sherlock

Tax-Trimming Tips

• 60-Second Guide to Cutting Your Taxes
• 5 Great Ways to Trim Your Taxes
• Cut Your Taxes Without Selling Low
• Tax-Smart Ways to Donate Stock to Charity
• 5 Easy Ways to Save on Taxes
• Challenge Your Property Tax Assessment
• Tax Breaks for College

Estate Planning

• Avoid This Million-Dollar Mistake
• The Pros and Cons of Wills
• Should You Set Up a Trust?
• Tell Your Family What You Really Think
• How to Make Your Family Miserable
• Need-to-Knows About Mom and Dad
• 7 Rules for Responsibly Handling an Inheritance

Other Tax Stories

• Much Ado About Taxes
• Community Foundations and Philanthropy
• A Taxing Opportunity