Topic: Taxes
Born in 1950? The IRS Has a New Deadline for You
Brandon Ballenger on March 24, 2023
This may be a challenging tax year, especially if you’re unprepared.
The 5 Biggest Taxes That Americans Pay
Chris Kissell on March 13, 2023
Governments — federal, state and local — get their money from you. Here are the chief ways they do it.
7 Things to Know Before Deducting a Home Office
Robin Hartill (The Penny Hoarder) on March 10, 2023
The home office deduction can be sweet, but learn how to play within the rules to avoid trouble with the IRS.
If You Come Into Some Money, What Should You Do Next?
Kendrick Mattox on March 3, 2023
A windfall can have a huge impact on your finances, and it’s not always great if you don’t plan. Here’s how to prepare for a big influx of cash.
11 States With Lower Tax Rates This Year — and 1 With Higher Rates
Deb Hipp on February 28, 2023
The reduced income tax rates kick in with the 2023 tax year.
Free Tax Help for Seniors: 4 Resources to Save You Money and Time
Rachel Christian (The Penny Hoarder) on February 24, 2023
There are free filing-assistance programs that can help you file taxes stress-free.
5 Simple Software Solutions to Get Your Taxes Done Fast
MTN Staff on February 17, 2023
Before you go out and spend hundreds of dollars on a tax professional, check out these do-it-yourself alternatives.
Taxes in Retirement: What to Expect and How to Save Money
Rachel Christian on February 16, 2023
You’re still on the hook for taxes after you retire, and they can get complicated. Here’s what to know.
IRS Tells Millions of Taxpayers Not to File Their Taxes Yet
Adam Hardy on February 9, 2023
People in at least 19 states may want to delay filing while the IRS figures out if state stimulus checks and rebates are taxable.
What Happens When You Sell a Stock? What to Know Before Filing Your Taxes
Rachel Christian (The Penny Hoarder) on February 6, 2023
Before you hit the trade button for a potential profit, read this to understand what it could mean for your tax bill.
6 Strategies to Manage Required Minimum Distributions
Kathleen Coxwell on January 31, 2023
RMDs and associated taxes can eat into your savings. Here are smart ways to help minimize taxes.
5 Reasons Your Tax Refund Might Be Smaller This Year
Chris Kissell and Karla Bowsher on January 25, 2023
This tax season, the sting of federal income taxes might be unexpectedly worse than in the recent past.
9 States That Want to Tax the Wealthy in 2023
Chris Kissell on January 24, 2023
Several new proposals aim to take a bigger bite out of the net worth of rich folks.
Why More Americans Will Pay Taxes This Season
Chris Kissell on January 24, 2023
A much larger percentage of Americans will pay income taxes for 2022 than did so for 2020.
When Do You Pay Capital Gains Tax and How Does It Work?
Rachel Christian (The Penny Hoarder) on January 23, 2023
Here’s your complete guide to capital gains tax — from what it is to calculating how much you owe.
19 Ways Your Income Taxes Will Be Different This Tax Season
Karla Bowsher on January 20, 2023
Brace yourself: Your tax refund stands to be smaller, or your tax bill bigger, this year. Here’s why.
How to Change Your Tax Withholdings — and When to Do It
Whitney Hansen (The Penny Hoarder) and Jamie Cattanach (The Penny Hoarder) on January 17, 2023
A major life change is among the reasons you should probably review how much of your paycheck goes to taxes.
Report: IRS Audited ‘Many Low-Income Families’ in 2022
Chris Kissell and Karla Bowsher on January 11, 2023
A review of internal IRS reports shows that those who make relatively little money often find themselves in the agency’s crosshairs.
12 States Where Older Homeowners Can Defer Property Taxes
Elizabeth Lotts on January 3, 2023
Property tax deferral programs can give more financial flexibility to retirees on a fixed income.
7 Year-End Tax Tips That Could Save You Thousands
Miranda Marquit on December 17, 2022
These tax-slashing opportunities will disappear by Dec. 31.
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