OK, we'll cut to the chase. After all, we know how much we hate to wait for the payoff: The IRS just might have some money for you. All you have to do to get it is file.

Did you earn income in the last few years, but didn't file a tax return because you just didn't make enough to file? Or maybe you didn't have any tax withheld from your pay, but would be eligible for the refundable Earned Income Tax Credit?

If the answer to either question is "Yes," the IRS may have a check waiting for you. In the case of the below-minimum wage earner, you can claim a refund for the tax that was withheld from your pay. For those qualifying for the Earned Income Tax Credit, you just need to file a return to claim it.

If you have recently sold or are thinking about selling your home, the Internal Revenue Service has some important information to share. According to the IRS, if you have a gain from the sale of your main home, you may qualify to exclude all or part of that gain from your income. The following ten tips from the IRS should be kept in mind when selling your home.

Days are getting shorter, the air is getting crisp; Autumn is around the corner and many farmers are bringing in their final harvest of the year. If you are a farmer, you put in many long hours and resources to grow the best crops and livestock. Now is the time to get your income and expenses sorted out before tax season arrives. We can help by covering some income sources and deductible business expenses for farmers, as listed on the IRS website.