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Are You Even Required to File a Tax Return? Here’s How to Tell

on February 6, 2024

Millions of households pay zero in federal income taxes — and it’s perfectly legal.

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9 Federal Income Tax Breaks for Homeowners

on February 3, 2024

Some of these deductions and credits are available to a wide swath of homeowners.

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8 Math Mistakes the IRS Finds on Tax Returns

on February 2, 2024

Just because you’re not doing taxes by hand doesn’t mean you won’t make a costly mistake.

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7 Money Lessons We Can Learn From the Mega-Rich

on February 2, 2024

Discover the wealth-building strategies that can elevate your financial game.

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7 Financial Dates and Deadlines in February 2024

on January 31, 2024

Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.

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9 Awful Things That Can Happen If You Don’t Pay Your Taxes

on January 30, 2024

IRS penalties can range from the mildly costly to the truly horrific.

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How To Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement for Taxes

on January 29, 2024

Social Security recipients can’t file their taxes without this form. Here’s how to get a copy of yours.

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6 Reasons To File Your Taxes Sooner Rather Than Later

on January 29, 2024

There are more benefits than you might realize to doing your taxes as soon as you can.

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An Expanded Child Tax Credit Could Pass Soon — Here’s Who Would Benefit

on January 23, 2024

A child tax credit expansion could put more money in parents’ pocket this filing season.

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Don’t File Your Taxes Until You Have These 8 Things

on January 23, 2024

Before you file your taxes this year, make sure you grab these documents.

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IRS Launches Free File With Major Eligibility Expansion

on January 22, 2024

Plus, the IRS will launch a pilot program for its new Direct File software soon.

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High-Tax States Americans Fled in 2023 — and Where They Moved

on January 15, 2024

States notorious for high tax rates saw a flood of residents picking up stakes and moving last year.

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9 Common and Costly Tax Mistakes

on January 12, 2024

Go over this list to make sure your tax return is error-free and won’t get rejected or delayed.

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9 States That Don’t Tax Residents’ Income

on January 12, 2024

You can’t avoid all taxes, but these states don’t go after your paycheck.

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7 Ways To Avoid Paying Taxes on Your Social Security Income

on January 11, 2024

Here’s how to minimize and delay the chunk that Uncle Sam claims.

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IRS Announces 4 Key Tax Season Dates

on January 9, 2024

Don’t get caught off guard this tax season. The IRS’ interest rate for late payments is higher than it’s been in years, while the penalties run as high as 25%.

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Suddenly Wealthy? Here’s How To Handle It

on January 9, 2024

Discover these key considerations for managing a lump sum of money.

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7 Ways Inflation Can Cost You at Tax Time

on January 5, 2024

Tax breaks help pad our bottom line. But inflation makes these deductions less valuable with each passing year.

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14 Financial Dates and Deadlines in January 2024

on December 29, 2023

Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.

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7 Ways Retirees Can Lower Their Income Taxes

on December 25, 2023

Here’s how to keep Uncle Sam’s mitts away from your nest egg.

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