It’s new. It’s different. And if you do it right you might be able to pare a few dollars off your tax bill.

Tax code changes this year increase milage deductions to up to 48.5 cents a mile, place limitations on the tax benefits of donating a car to charity and, in most cases, increase the standard deduction for people who do not itemize.

The Dispatch.com tax guide draws upon the resources of   The Dispatch, Bankrate.com, the IRS and the Ohio Department of Taxation to give you full information about this year’s taxes, the tax forms themselves and information about how to file electronically.

Today’s tax tip

• Putting foreign taxes to domestic use
  If you paid foreign taxes, you have a choice on how to use them to cut your U.S. tax bill.

Tax news

• Tax-refund loans can be costly
  Recipients hit with high fees, critics say
• Write-offs for donated cars
  New tax law cuts charities' revenue
• Don’t dump that old car, donate it
  Even with tighter donation rules, that beater may be a valuable a tax deduction
• You And The Law
  Modest-income earners eligible for tax credit

Bankrate.com

• Bankrate.com's comprehensive tax guide
  News, tips and advice from personal finance professionals
• Tax basics
  A step-by-step guide to the tax processes
• Oh no! Tax season is here
  Get an early filing start this year. Find out how to get organized, find a tax pro, avoid tax scams and much more.
• Getting organized
  A guide to what you need to get started
• Picking a tax preparer
  Not all are created equal and not all are what they appear to be
• Choosing the best tax software
  The right one can cut the amount of time it takes to prepare your return
• 10 must-know tax terms
  One of the hardest things about taxes is learning the language
• The tax joys of parenthood
  Here's how the chip off the old block can help you chip away at your tax bill.
• Tax breaks for homeowners
  There are lots of tax reasons to own a home. Here's how to make the most of them and avoid the pitfalls.
• Watch out for con artists
  Don't get in such a hurry to file, or to find ways to cut your tax bill, that you fall prey to one of these 12 tax scams.
• Finding the perfect U.S. retirement tax haven
  Nine states don't have an income tax. Five don't levy any sales tax.
• Ohio tax tips, rates and links to resources