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If you contribute to a retirement plan, like a 401(k) or an IRA, you may be able to claim the Saver’s Credit.
The IRS offers free tax help to members of the military and their families through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
You don’t need to be a tax expert to run a business, but knowing the basics about taxes can help you run it better.
If you lose your job, you may qualify for unemployment benefits. While these payments may come as a relief, it’s important to remember that they may be taxable.
If your lender cancels part or all of your debt, it is usually considered income and you normally must pay tax on that amount. However, the law allows an exclusion that may apply to homeowners who had their mortgage debt cancelled in 2015.
You can trim your taxes and save on your energy bills with certain home improvements.
If you have income from investments, you may be subject to the Net Investment Income Tax.
The Child Tax Credit is an important tax credit that may save you up to $1,000 for each eligible qualifying child.
There are many reasons why you may need a copy of your tax return information from a prior year.
A name change can have an impact on your taxes. All the names on your tax return must match Social Security Administration records. A name mismatch can delay your refund.
Scams using the IRS as a lure continue.
If you receive Social Security benefits, you may have to pay federal income tax on part of your benefits.
The deadline for filing your taxes steadily approaching. For those of you with active lifestyles, or an aversion to actual computers, we bring you 10 of our favorite tax apps.
You can prepare and electronically file your federal taxes for free using IRS Free File. It is fast, safe and easy to use.
While the IRS doesn't expect any "major disruptions," it's undeniable that the e-file server crash is having an adverse impact on individuals hoping to file their tax returns this week.
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