Year-End Tips to Lower Taxes

Week of December 22, 2008

A new year, a new presidential administration and a new tax-filing season will soon be here. But it's not too late to lower your 2008 taxes. It's only a matter of days before Dec. 31, so you'll want to take steps soon.

1. Prevent Penalties, or Get Your Refund Early
2. Give Gifts to Reduce Gains
3. Let Your IRA Be Charitable
4. Investment Losses, Tax Benefits
5. Sock It Away

Get full details on these 5 tips.