50 Best Blogs to Get You Through Tax Season

Posted on February 10th, 2011

Like going to the dentist, tax season is an inevitable part of life you most likely greet with groaning, foot stomping and sulking every year. But doing your taxes doesn't have to be so terrible, especially if you know how to play the game so that you end up with a refund — or at least come out even after everything's been filed and processed. Even if you aren't especially gifted with numbers or accounting, you can make it through tax season with less pain than going to the dentist. These bloggers share their tips, discounts, loopholes, and other tricks, so check back frequently.

News and Updates

Keep up with tax policy and news here.

1. IRS Hitman: A former IRS officer now "defends" the American tax payer. Before filing your taxes or making payments, make sure you have all the information, and that you aren't getting taken advantage of.
2. The Fair Tax Blog: Learn more about the FairTax plan and other tax legislation here.
3. Taxes Blog: Bankrate.com's tax blog includes stories about tax tools, deadlines, tax forms, and other important dates and filing information.
4. Tax Policy Blog: The Tax Foundation's blog makes public all sorts of tax policy debates and issues, from state reform to estate tax to corporate taxes and more.
5. Roni Deutch: The Tax Lady Blog: Roni Deutch's smart but accessible blog answers reader questions and recaps major tax news stories so that they're easier to digest.
6. Bed buffaloes in your tax code: Economist, professor and consultant Mary O'Keefe breaks down tax history, jargon, strategy and mistakes on this dynamic blog.
7. Tax Policy Center: The Urban Institute and Brookings Institution publishes this blog on tax policy, reform and and legislation, alongside helpful tabs like Tax Facts.
8. Stateline Taxes and Budget News: Browse this stream to find tax news according to your state.
9. Taxes: Consumerism Commentary's tax blog covers everything from the new iPhone app for tax filing to paying hefty tax bills.
10. Tax.com Blog Posts: Get "smart talk for taxing times" from a variety of contributors, ranging from historians to journalists to economists.
11. Tax Guide for Investors: Posts on this blog comment on news stories relevant to investors, from Roth conversions to new tax deals.
12. GovernmentBytes: Keep up with tax news reported by the National Taxpayers Union.

From Banks and Tax Services

Tax software companies, CPAs and banks share their tips here.

13. Tax Break: The TurboTax blog has information about when to file, recent legislation, deductions, savings opportunities, and more.
14. TaxNews: TaxACT offers tax software and a tax news blog to keep you updated on their own products and services, as well as deadlines and other tax season news.
15. H&R Block: Popular tax filing firm H&R Block also has a blog with tips for individual filers, getting your refund, and making claims.
16. Tax Update Blog: The Iowa-based Roth & Company, P.C. handles tax and finance services and blogs here to share tax tips and information for small businesses and individuals.
17. Taxable Talk: Russ Fox, E.A., explains tax legal cases and breaks down state tax laws and news stories on this intelligent blog.
18. Tax Guru: Kerry M. Kerstetter is a CPA who uses graphics, videos and cartoons to comment on tax issues hitting this season.
19. Gina's Tax Tips: Accountant and CPA Gina shares general tax articles and answers with her readers.

Tax Law

Let these tax lawyers educate you on your rights and any loopholes you might be able to take advantage of, while keeping it all legal.

20. IRS Tax Problem Solver Blog: Nationally recognized tax attorneys blog about common tax problems, appeals, returns, wealth preservation, avoiding mistakes, and a lot more.
21. TaxProf Blog: Pepperdine University School of Law Distinguished Visiting Professor Paul L. Caron is the editor of this blog that discusses and analyzes key tax issues, including trusts, Congressional reforms, corporate tax rates, tax fraud, and more.
22. Tax Appellate Blog: Miller and Chevalier is the first federal tax practice in the U.S., and here they comment on tax cases at the highest level.
23. Tax Lawyer's Blog: CPA, tax attorney and Shakespeare enthusiast Peter Pappas mixes taxes and culture — yes, it's possible! — on this blog. Recent posts tackle common tax crimes, tax audits, reporting rules and tax return mistakes.
24. Estate Tax News Blog: Tax lawyer Kevin Staker clarifies estate law legislation, estate planning, and House debates on this blog.
25. Death and Taxes Blog: Joel A. Schoenmeyer, a Chicago estate planning lawyer, writes this blog about financial planning, charitable giving, and other tax and wealth management topics.
26. MauledAgain: This popular blog from Professor James Edward Maule comments on tax and legal issues, with a smattering of social and cultural insight, too.
27. Philip Hodgen Blog International Tax News and Advice: Philip Hodgen of the Hodgen Law Group, PC blogs to share information about corporate tax issues and international tax news.
28. Tennessee Tax Guy: This Nashville tax lawyer writes for those who are clueless about state and federal taxes, as well as people with a more educated perspective.
29. California Tax Attorney Blog: Find information about California-area mortgage claims, deductions and other issues, as well as general tax advice about owing the IRS and more.
30. Tax Problem Attorney Blog: Brager Tax Law Group maintains this blog on different types of tax problems, laws and crimes.

Personal Finance and Advice

Get clear, concise advice for organizing and paying your taxes here.

31. Don't Mess With Taxes: Texas journalist Kay Bell hopes to keep Uncle Sam cranky by informing the public on how to hold on to as much money as possible.
32. More Money: Money magazine's new personal finance blog on CNN.com has lots of informative posts for tax season that answer reader questions and share tips.
33. Janet Novack Taxing Matters: Janet Novack's blog on Forbes.com covers a range of tax issues, including home mortgage deductions, tax codes, Obama's tax deal, and more.
34. Our Taxing Times: This site is a good blog to check back with during tax season to learn about important dates, get misleading ads and confusing terms defined, and simplifying the overall process.
35. About.com Tax Planning: U.S.: William Perez's About.com blog is a comprehensive collection of resources, tips, FAQs and to-dos for tax season.
36. TaxMama's TAxQuips: Get advice from blog posts and podcasts on this blog, designed for individuals and small businesses during tax time and all year round.
37. The Tax Blog: SmartMoney's tax blog covers new legislation, tips on organizing your finances, getting refunds, and more.
38. taxgirl: An indispensable resource for individual tax payers, taxgirl's blog is backed up by two graduate degrees, an internship with the IRS and loads of sensible advice.
39. Tax Resolution University: Get help dealing with the IRS and sorting out your finances here.
40. Back Taxes Help: From refund expectations to tax benefits to tips on getting organized, this blog has lots of great, frequently updated advice.
41. Stacie's More Tax Tips: From being more efficient with your taxes to learning about new tax tools, find it all here.
42. Wallet Pop TaxCenter: Wallet Pop keeps up an entire tax center to educate readers on tax forms, online filing, tax calculators and more.
43. My Money Blog: This PF and investment blog reports on a variety of tax-related stories during this time of year, including refund gift cards, IRS audit rates, discounts on tax tools, and more.
44. FIRE Finance: In an effort to help you find financial independence and retire early, this blog posts frequently about tax deadlines, tax software, tax returns and other helpful tax resources and tools.

Miscellaneous

From state-specific tax help to career resources for tax professionals, here are more tax blogs for the season.

45. The Wandering Tax Pro: New Jersey residents can keep up with state and federal income taxes and news that impacts their tax season.
46. Tax Jobs: On this blog, tax and finance professionals can find career resources and job tips.
47. International Tax Blog: Get tax charts, corporate tax news and more on this blog.
48. Poker and Taxes: This blog is mostly written for gamblers who want tax advice, but general tax discussion can be found, too.
49. Cafe Tax: Small businesses will find loads of tax advice here.
50. China Tax Blog: China's first specialist tax law firm explains taxes in China for corporate entities and more.

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