IRS
Definition
Internal Revenue Service. The federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing the Treasury Department's revenue laws, through the assessment and collection of taxes, determination of pension plan qualification, and related activities.
 Cite this definition
Related Research Articles from the InvestorGuide.com University
Taxes and Your Investments
Learn how taxes should affect your investment strategy. Understand how gains from stocks, mutual funds, bonds, lottery winnings, and other sources are taxed differently. Topics include short-term and long-term capital gains, the wash sale rule, investment interest, stock splits, and active trading.
Calculating Your Taxes
Do you understand how your taxes are actually calculated? This article explains and gives examples of credits, deductions, and gifts. Also includes information on how family, marriage, children, and education can affect your taxes.
Filing Your Taxes
Details on when and how to file your tax return. Describes often used tax return terminology and processes, including electronic filing, estimated payments, withholding, and alternate minimum tax (AMT).
Featured Sponsor
|
|
|
