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Capital Gains Taxes Really Do Apply to Inherited Property: Here’s How and How to Minimize Them
It's sad they passed away, but they left you a house. Selling it may hit you with capital gains, but you can minimize them. What…
So Much to Gain: What Are the Short-Term and Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Rates? Income Thresholds, Tax Brackets and More
High income thresholds mean I earn more without paying as much in capital gains taxes? Score! Oh, wait, that’s just inflation. The capital gains tax…
How Can You File Taxes Without a W-2 Form? It’s Possible, and Here’s How to Do Your Taxes Without a W-2
So the ol' "Dog ate my W-2" excuse won't work? Filing your taxes can be a daunting task, especially when you do not have all…
Big Questions, Small Form: What’s Box-D on Form W-2? Where Is It, What’s It for, and Can It Be Left Blank?
Is there a name for hypochondria about your tax forms? I've wondered about Box D on W-2, but now, I don't! Box D on Form…
Get Your Tax Return Amended: How to File Amended Returns and Check Amended Statuses
The IRS gives you a mulligan? What is my amended tax return status? As a taxpayer, updating or correcting your tax return is sometimes necessary.…
Employers and Employees: Here’s Where to Download a Blank W-4 Form for 2023 Tax Year
If you're asking "where's a blank W4?", then you probably have more questions. Visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website. On the IRS website, you…
Understanding Which Buttons to Push on Your Earned Income Credit Calculator
Even though it does add numbers, this calculator doesn't work like normal calculators. What is an Earned Income Credit Calculator? An Earned Income Credit (EIC)…
How Many Cents Per Mile Can You Claim on Your Tax Return? Well, Your IRS Mileage Rate May Vary
This is where the term "Your mileage may vary" comes in. The IRS mileage rate, also known as the standard mileage rate, is the rate…
