Tips for Fearlessly Chasing a Bigger Tax Refund

New York Times

It will count as a required minimum distribution or part of one, and because the money goes directly to the charity, the distribution will not raise adjusted gross income, avoiding a possible increase in tax liability, said Sidney Kess, a certified public accountant and lawyer in NY. Many people do their taxes themselves using tax software. By comparison, you can get a copy of TurboTax for $60-$100, depending on which version you purchase. Tax filers can now track their filing status and status of tax refund, so you can figure out when to expect a federal or state tax refund check - from the convenience of a mobile device.