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5 Tips For Early Preparation

Earlier is better when it comes to working on your taxes. The IRS encourages everyone to get a...

Amended Returns

Oops! You've discovered an error after your tax return has been filed. What should you do? You...

Charitable Contributions

Your donations can add up to a nice tax deduction if you itemize deductions on IRS Form 1040,...

Check Withholding to Avoid a Tax Surprise

Whether or not you owed taxes or received a refund last year, check your tax withholding to avoid...

Deductible Taxes

Did you know that you may be able to deduct certain taxes on your federal income tax return? The...

Earned Income Tax Credit for Certain Workers

Millions of Americans forgo critical tax relief each year by failing to claim the Earned Income...

Filing Deadline and Payment Options

If you're trying to beat the tax deadline, there are several options for last-minute help. If you...

Filing an Extension

If you can't meet the April 15 deadline to file your tax return, you can get an automatic...

Gift Giving

If you gave any one person gifts valued at more than the gift tax annual exclusion amount, it is...

Marriage or Divorce

Newlyweds and the recently divorced should make sure that names on their tax returns match those...

Refinancing Your Home

Taxpayers who refinanced their homes may be eligible to deduct some costs associated with their...

Refund, Where's My Refund?

Are you expecting a tax refund from the Internal Revenue Service this year? If you file a...

Selling Your Home

If you sold your main home, you may be able to exclude up to $250,000 of gain ($500,000 for...

Tax Incentives for Higher Education

The tax code provides a variety of tax incentives for families who are paying higher education...

Tips and Taxes

Do you work at a hair salon, barber shop, casino, golf course, hotel, or restaurant or drive a...