Taxes

It hurts to get a big tax bill and find out that you owe the government. But there are some ways you can start to lower your taxes in the future.

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IRS Offer in Compromise Explained

While it’s been often said that the two things you can’t escape in life are death and taxes, the IRS actually offers a way out

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How to e-File Your Income Tax Return

What is e-file? How do you e-file your taxes?  We explain it all in this short and sweet article. What is e-file? eFile, also known

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Anatomy of a W-2

What is a W-2? Simply put, a W-2 is a tax form your employer sends you, known as a Wage and Tax Statement. Sounds simple, then why are

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4 Tips to File Your Taxes Without Stress

Most of us don’t particularly enjoy dealing with the deadlines and paperwork required to file federal income taxes.  But just because taxes may not be

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A Student’s Guide To Filing Taxes

College is awesome, right?  For most of us, it’s the first time we tasted freedom.  The freedom to do whatever, whenever you want. The downside

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About The Earned Income Tax Credit

The Earned Income Credit (EIC), also known as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), is designed to help you keep more of your hard earned money.

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Tax Form 1040EZ Explained

What is the 1040EZ?  The 1040EZ form (aka the EZ form) is the simplest and shortest form you can use to file your federal income taxes.

New Tax Tools to Save Money and Time

The IRS says U.S. taxpayers spend an average of 13 hours reading up on tax rules, gathering paperwork, and filling out their tax forms. And

Are My Co-Pay Medical Expenses Tax Deductible

Q: My wife and I are preparing our taxes ourselves this year. We have over $1000 worth of medical co-pay expenses but we can’t get these

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