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The idea of the IRS auditing you can be intimidating. Major tax software companies offer audit defense protection for just…
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it started accepting and processing 2023 tax returns as of January 29, 2024. IRS…
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Tax season is one of the most anticipated times of the year – if you’re getting a tax refund. How…
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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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Criminals stay on the hunt for new ways to steal your money, especially during tax season. How can you protect…
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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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When tax time comes around, any legal paperwork or business documents you’ve amassed over the past year become more of…
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Congratulations, you've finally made it to the best time in the entire tax season to file your return: now! What…
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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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Tax day is on Monday, April 15th. If your financial life is uncomplicated, and you have a simple tax return,…
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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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Until the moment you finalize your tax return, the big question for most people is whether you owe money to…
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To get a tax credit, you need to owe the IRS at least the full amount that the credit is…
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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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It's common for people to seek additional income outside of their full-time job. Many times, that's through part-time work as…
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Did you know that tax credits exist to help retirees save on their tax bills? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…
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It's been a rough year for U.S. equities. Due to a combination of historic inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes…
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Ben Franklin wrote, “… in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” If you're…
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) just announced the new United States federal income tax brackets for 2023. The IRS, which…
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Have you failed to file your taxes over the last few years? If so, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has…
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Choosing between a traditional and Roth 401(k) or IRA means sifting through a number of variables. But if you have…
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Now that Americans have survived the most recent Tax Day, millions of people will be waiting months for the IRS…
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It’s been said that small business owners are the only people who will work 80 hours a week so no…
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What's one of the first things on your mind after you submit your tax return each year? I've got a…
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It's a natural inclination for parents to start thinking about a child's education as soon as their baby is born.…
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If you want to access your Internal Revenue Service (IRS) account online, soon you'll have to verify your identity through…
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If you're a fan of human interest stories, you've probably seen articless about celebrities leaving an enormous tip. And if…
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The Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on people who underreport earnings received through digital payment apps such as PayPal,…
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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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The U.S. government has begun sending some parents monthly tax credit payments as part of changes outlined in the American…