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Where You Should Never Put Your Tax Refund Taxes March 1st, 2024
Tax season is one of the most anticipated times of the year – if you’re getting a tax refund. How…
Here’s Your Estimated 2024 Tax Refund Schedule
Here’s Your Estimated 2024 Tax Refund Schedule Taxes February 20th, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the deadlines to file federal tax returns and pay your tax obligations for a few years.…
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5 Tax Scams You Need To Watch Out for in 2024 Taxes February 12th, 2024
Criminals stay on the hunt for new ways to steal your money, especially during tax season. How can you protect…
When Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes?
When Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes? Money & Credit February 5th, 2024
Now that we're approaching the 2024 deadline, you may be thinking about your tax return which is due on April…
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How Long Do You Need To Keep Tax Documents? Taxes February 2nd, 2024
When tax time comes around, any legal paperwork or business documents you’ve amassed over the past year become more of…
5 Reasons Why This Is the Best Time of the Year To File Your Taxes
5 Reasons Why This Is the Best Time of the Year To File Your Taxes Taxes January 29th, 2024
Congratulations, you've finally made it to the best time in the entire tax season to file your return: now! What…
USA 1040 Individual Income Tax Return Form with one hundred dollar bills.
IRS Free File: Free State and Federal Tax Filing Options for 2024 Taxes January 23rd, 2024
You don't have to pay an arm and a leg to file your taxes. The IRS Free File program gives…
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8 Free Federal and State Tax Filing Services for 2024 Taxes January 22nd, 2024
Tax day is on Monday, April 15th. If your financial life is uncomplicated, and you have a simple tax return,…
When Are Taxes Due? Important Tax Dates in 2024
When Are Taxes Due? Important Tax Dates in 2024 Taxes January 9th, 2024
Mark your calendars: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it is accepting and processing 2023 tax returns as of January…
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Why You Should Start Preparing for Tax Season Now Taxes December 13th, 2023
Tax time will be here before you know it and you don't want to be caught unaware. Employers typically begin…
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Should I Be Upset About the Way the Government Handled My IRS Tax Refund? Taxes April 17th, 2023
Until the moment you finalize your tax return, the big question for most people is whether you owe money to…
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Do I Need To Adjust My Tax Withholdings at Work To Account for a Tax Credit? Taxes April 7th, 2023
To get a tax credit, you need to owe the IRS at least the full amount that the credit is…
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Should I Pay My Tax Bill With an Introductory 0% APR Credit Card? Taxes March 30th, 2023
The IRS requires you to file your 2023 income tax return, or request an extension, by April 18. If you're…
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Do You Need a Separate Checking Account for Your Side Hustle? Taxes January 17th, 2023
It's common for people to seek additional income outside of their full-time job. Many times, that's through part-time work as…
6 Tax Breaks for Retirees
6 Tax Breaks for Retirees Taxes November 21st, 2022
Did you know that tax credits exist to help retirees save on their tax bills? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…
Tax-Loss Harvesting: How To Use a Bear Market To Lower Your Tax Bill
Tax-Loss Harvesting: How To Use a Bear Market To Lower Your Tax Bill Investing & Retirement November 4th, 2022
It's been a rough year for U.S. equities. Due to a combination of historic inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes…
10 Year-End Strategies To Cut Your Tax Bill
10 Year-End Strategies To Cut Your Tax Bill Money & Credit November 3rd, 2022
Ben Franklin wrote, “… in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” If you're…
Here Are the New IRS Tax Brackets for 2023
Here Are the New IRS Tax Brackets for 2023 Money & Credit October 21st, 2022
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) just announced the new United States federal income tax brackets for 2023. The IRS, which…
There’s an Important IRS Deadline Coming This Month
There’s an Important IRS Deadline Coming This Month Taxes September 16th, 2022
Have you failed to file your taxes over the last few years? If so, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has…
Traditional vs. Roth: A Quick Answer for Your Investments
Traditional vs. Roth: A Quick Answer for Your Investments Investing & Retirement May 5th, 2022
Choosing between a traditional and Roth 401(k) or IRA means sifting through a number of variables. But if you have…
Why You May Not Get Your Tax Return Back Until December
Why You May Not Get Your Tax Return Back Until December Money & Credit April 29th, 2022
Now that Americans have survived the most recent Tax Day, millions of people will be waiting months for the IRS…
7 ways small business owners can reduce their tax bill
7 ways small business owners can reduce their tax bill Money & Credit March 22nd, 2022
It’s been said that small business owners are the only people who will work 80 hours a week so no…
Where’s My Tax Refund? How To Check the Status of Your Tax Refund
Where’s My Tax Refund? How To Check the Status of Your Tax Refund Money & Credit March 14th, 2022
What's one of the first things on your mind after you submit your tax return each year? I've got a…
When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use a 529 Plan
When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use a 529 Plan Children & Pets February 25th, 2022
It's a natural inclination for parents to start thinking about a child's education as soon as their baby is born.…
New IRS Online Security Process: Is It Safe?
New IRS Online Security Process: Is It Safe? Money & Credit February 7th, 2022
If you want to access your Internal Revenue Service (IRS) account online, soon you'll have to verify your identity through…
What Are the Tax Consequences When You Get or Leave a Huge Tip?
What Are the Tax Consequences When You Get or Leave a Huge Tip? Money & Credit February 3rd, 2022
If you're a fan of human interest stories, you've probably seen articless about celebrities leaving an enormous tip. And if…
Major Tax-Reporting Change for Users of Venmo, PayPal and Others
Major Tax-Reporting Change for Users of Venmo, PayPal and Others Money & Credit January 24th, 2022
The Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on people who underreport earnings received through digital payment apps such as PayPal,…
The CARES Act allows you to deduct up to $600 for charitable giving on top of your standard deduction.
How To Get a 2021 Tax Deduction of Up to $600 Right Now Money & Credit December 13th, 2021
Good news: You're probably eligible for hundreds of dollars in extra tax deductions if you donate to charity by the…
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Should You Opt Out of Child Tax Credit Payments? Taxes July 22nd, 2021
The U.S. government has begun sending some parents monthly tax credit payments as part of changes outlined in the American…
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We Still Haven’t Received Our Federal Tax Refund. What Should We Do? Taxes July 14th, 2021
Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. How Do We Track…