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Tax Time Guide: ‘Where’s My Refund?’ Tool Best Way to Check Tax Refund Status

Last updated on Thursday, March 16, 2017


WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers today that while more than 90 percent of federal tax refunds are issued in 21 days or less, some refunds may take longer. Many factors can affect the timing of a refund after the IRS receives the return. Also, taxpayers should take into consideration the time it […]

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Debt Cancellation May be Taxable

Last updated on Friday, March 3, 2017


If a lender cancels part or all of a debt, a taxpayer must generally consider this as income. However, the law allows an exclusion that may apply to homeowners who had their mortgage debt canceled in 2016. Here are 10 tips about debt cancellation: Main Home. If the canceled debt was a loan on a […]

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Six Tax Tips for the Self-Employed

Last updated on Friday, February 24, 2017


Self-employed taxpayers normally earn income by carrying on a trade or business. Here are six important tips from the IRS for the self-employed: Self-Employed Taxpayers. Sole proprietors and independent contractors are two types of self-employment. Taxes can be complex for the self-employed. Check out the IRS Self Employed Individuals Tax Center. Estimated Tax. Self-employed taxpayers […]

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Check Out These Tax Benefits for Parents

Last updated on Friday, February 24, 2017


Taxpayers with children may qualify for certain tax benefits. Parents should consider child-related tax benefits when filing their federal tax return: Dependent. Most of the time, taxpayers can claim their child as a dependent. Use the Interactive Tax Assistant to help determine who can be claimed as a dependent. Taxpayers can generally deduct $4,050 for […]

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Itemize or Choose the Standard Deduction

Last updated on Thursday, February 23, 2017


Most taxpayers claim the standard deduction when they file their federal tax return. However, some filers may be able to lower their tax bill by itemizing. Find out which way saves the most money by figuring taxes both ways. The IRS offers the following six tips to help taxpayers decide: Use IRS Free File. Most […]

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Capital Gains and Losses – 10 Helpful Facts to Know

Last updated on Wednesday, February 22, 2017


When a person sells a capital asset, the sale normally results in a capital gain or loss. A capital asset includes inherited property or property someone owns for personal use or as an investment. Here are 10 facts that taxpayers should know about capital gains and losses: Capital Assets. Capital assets include property such as […]

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Five Things to Know About the Child Tax Credit

Last updated on Wednesday, February 8, 2017


The Child Tax Credit is a tax credit that may save taxpayers up to $1,000 for each eligible qualifying child. Taxpayers should make sure they qualify before they claim it. Here are five facts from the IRS on the Child Tax Credit: Qualifications. For the Child Tax Credit, a qualifying child must pass several tests: […]

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