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Same-sex spouses are paying thousands of dollars more per year in taxes because the federal government doesn't recognize gay marriage.
The IRS is extending this year's tax filing deadline until Tuesday, April 17 -- two days later than the typical April 15 deadline.

Despite the fiscal challenges facing state governments, some have tax cuts on the way in 2012.

Looking to make a last-minute charitable contribution? These strategies offer added tax benefits.

Unable to pass a full-year extension, Congress is now considering a two-month stopgap. But the fate of even that bill is uncertain. Here's how lawmakers' ultimate decision could affect your wallet and the economy.

The bitter divide between Democrats and Republicans over taxing the rich is still playing out in the payroll tax cut fight - and will continue to on the campaign trail.

The Internal Revenue Service is holding onto tens of millions of dollars in tax refunds that it hasn't been able to deliver to taxpayers.

A deal to extend the payroll tax cut extension before Dec. 31 is expected. But it's still not clear how Democrats and Republicans, with very different ideas of how to pay for the extension, will forge a compromise.

Cost-of-living increase for retirees also brings slight uptick in amount of workers' income subject to payroll tax.
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