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

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

If this is the first time you're raking in the dough, all our tax tips might sound like gibberish to you. Although you hear people moaning and groaning about the yearly tax season, don't let it overwhelm you. Here is a list of tips from Kathy Pickering, executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block, which will put any taxpayer newbie at ease. 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

It sounds great to work from home, but that also means you'll have more taxes to do! Freelancers don't have their tax taken out of their pay automatically like salaried employees do, which just makes doing taxes a little more complicated. To make sure you're on the right track, Kathy Pickering, the executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block, shares some tax tips every freelancer Read more

We all know that filing taxes can be a downer sometimes. What you need to do to get you through taxes is to listen to a couple of motivational songs. There's nothing like music to help you get through tough times. I found a few songs that will inspire you and some that might make you laugh. Read more

Although taxes are due in April, you should get started in January so you'll be less flustered come tax time. Also, your W-2 will be coming in the mail, so it's the perfect time to organize your paperwork. Start prepping now so you can get your refund even sooner. Kathy Pickering, executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block, names the top things to know before you file a 2011 return. 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