Fewer lenders are providing expensive, short-term cash to taxpayers anticipating refunds from the IRS this year. Consumer advocates say that’s a good thing.  

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Rapid refund loans harder to get

If you bought a house, a car or even a water heater, had a kid in college or were getting unemployment checks, you could save a bundle on your 2009 bill.

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New tax breaks for (almost) everyone

The IRS rejected the casualty loss deduction of a drunken driver who wrecked his vehicle. But the man won an appeal to the Tax Court.    

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Court lets drunken driver write off truck damage

The IRS rejected the casualty loss deduction of a drunken driver who wrecked his vehicle. But the man won an appeal to the Tax Court.    

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Court lets drunken driver write off truck damage

Don’t throw money away by missing these easy tax breaks. Pay attention if you’ve hired child care, bought or improved a home, sent kids to college or given to charity. 

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The 19 most-overlooked tax deductions

You may have made a bundle off gold this year, but the tax bite might be bigger than you thought.

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Taxes can take the shine off gold

The holidays — a season of giving and joy — are almost here. It’s also time to make important moves to cut your 2009 taxes. (Keep those receipts when you give.)

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Year-end moves to trim your ‘09 tax bill

If you don’t know about a potential tax break, you won’t take it. Here are the deductions a lot of taxpayers often forget.

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10 big deductions too many people miss

The earned income tax credit, available to people who don’t make a lot of money, can be complicated. But if you are eligible, the time it takes to file will be well spent.

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A tax break that’s worth the hassle

Working parents who fork out for a child to attend summer day camp may be able to shave a bit off their bill at tax time. Here are the limits and requirements.

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Take a tax break for summer camp