Tax Resource Center

You know you have to pay your taxes, but do you know exactly what the federal government spends your hard earned money on? If not, you may be surprised to learn how the government spends the taxes it collects each year.

You may be wondering if you qualify for an exemption from the Social Security tax. If you are eligible, you stand to save a good amount of money. But remember, if you are exempt, you may not be able to take advantage of the benefits offered by the Social Security program. Watch this video to learn more about Social Security tax exemptions.

Filing your taxes long before the April deadline may not be your top priority, but if you're self-employed or anticipating a refund, there are some benefits you may want to know about. Watch this video to find out more about fling your tax returns early.

If you own a home, it's likely that you pay property taxes to your local government. But if you are used to writing checks, you may be interested to know that many agencies allow you to pay your property taxes online. Watch this video to find out more paying property taxes online.

One of the nice things about being an employee is that employers often provide you with everything you need to do your job. But sometimes -- you just can't avoid having to pay for some work-related expenses yourself. To find out more about how to deduct these expenses, watch this video.

Father's Day is right around the corner and although Mother's Day wins in the battle of the splurge (sorry dad), Father's Day spending is closing the gap. In addition, in the battle of the techie, dads reign supreme over moms when it comes to receiving the hottest new electronic gadgets as Father's Day gifts. Check out our infographic that compares Father's Day vs. Mother's Day spending, shows why dad is more tech-savvy, and how much more we are spending on electronic gadgets dads love. Full story

Aaaah summer's in the air. Time to get that sun-kissed skin. ​ Well not so fast. Did you know you will pay an additional 10% federal excise tax if you go to a tanning salon to get that extra glow (guess that's why Snooki said she tans naturally now)? Michael Rubin gives us the 411 on the Tanning Tax. Full story

Taxes on items like cigarettes, soda, alcohol, and even marijuana called "sin taxes" have been imposed in the United States, but what about a "Fat Tax" on items containing a certain level of saturated fat? In the spirit of National Donut Day we wanted to share our infographic about Denmark and its "Fat Tax". Full story

Many college students are just hanging on financially, with the high cost of tuition, books, housing, and dwindling funds available from scholarships, grants and loans. But don’t despair – here are ten ways that college students can save money (and even have some fun doing it). Full story

Military life can be tough on your pocketbook, especially if you have a family back home that depends on your financial support. Here are some ways to save money before and during deployment, and take advantage of the benefits that the military provides you. Full story