The days leading up to April 15 can be particularly stressful if you owe Uncle Sam, but those of you who are receiving tax refunds might have some extra pep in your step. Sure, put some of it in the bank, but now could be the time if you've been looking for a way to invest in your health. Start the slideshow to see six healthy ways to use your tax refund. Source Read more

Still waiting on that nice tax return from Uncle Sam this year? While many people will choose to invest in savings or stocks or pay off credit card bills (which we're fully behind, by the way), if you're looking to blow it on something fun, we have a few suggestions for you. Click through to see 10 different geeky ways you can spend this year's return. What will you be buying with your tax Read more

Do you ever think about how much you make each day and how much that really buys? This post from Beauty and the Budget really got me thinking. What can you buy with one day's worth of your salary? Right now, I make about $76 a day, before taxes, which really isn't much. That means that on Monday, when I made an after-work Rite-Aid makeup run, I practically worked an entire day for a tiny tube Read more

Federal and state income tax deadline — the season's most dreaded day — is almost here, and this year, it's doesn't fall on the date April 15, thanks to a Washington, DC holiday. Whether you got a big fat paycheck or have to pay Uncle Sam a little extra this time around, the one sure bet to look forward to is a bevy of bargains on food and drink (and many of them available on both Friday and Read more

As soon as tax day passes, many of us like to put taxes out of our minds, at least until the calendar year has changed. Don't let it creep up on you again. Keep next tax season's stress levels down by getting organized now. Learn how to create a less stressful tax day next time around. Read more

Many of us like to put taxes out of our minds at least until the calendar year has changed, but you'll keep next tax season's stress levels down by getting organized now. Start the slideshow to see five ways that will create a less stressful tax season in 2012. Read more

Hopefully by now you've filed your yearly tax return and your bountiful refund is well on its way, so what are you going to do with it? It's important to pay off some bills, add to your 401k, and sock some of your refund away in savings — but that doesn't mean you can't treat yourself too. While we don't recommend going overboard, you may find yourself in the position to indulge in a new bag, Read more

Tax day is comin' right up! It's on April 17, and a lot of you said that you've already filed your taxes, which means the refund is coming soon. There are plenty of smart ways to spend your tax windfall, but you can choose to spend it more meaningfully this year with these suggestions. Take note that you should consider these options only if your budget allows for it. Give back and show your care Read more

When you're unemployed, there is a mountain of things to worry about, and sometimes taxes may seem like the least of your worries. But it's vital to be on top of all things taxes, so it won't give you more additional stress down the line. Here are some great tips from Kathy Pickering, the executive director of H&R Block's Tax Institute. Read more

It's hard to escape the glow of purchasing your new home and wake up to the not-so-fun paperwork of being a homeowner. For one, you'll have more taxes to file, but on the plus side, that also means more tax benefits and credits for you! Kathy Pickering, the executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block shares what kind of tax goodies you qualify for as a new homeowner. Read on to find Read more