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Paying Taxes

How To File Your Income Tax Return

Tips & Instructions for Preparing & Filing Your 1040 Return Filing your taxes every year isn’t fun, but it is necessary. This article explains what…


Taxable vs. Non-Taxable Income

What Types of Income Are Subject to Tax? Are you trying to determine whether or not all of your income is taxable? While the IRS…


Refundable vs. Non-Refundable Tax Credits

There Are Two Main Types of Credits That Can Reduce Your Tax Bill Tax credits, available through the IRS, can bring you a substantial savings…


Missed the May 17 Deadline? File Taxes Now to Get a Refund & Lower Penalties

Tips for Filing a Late Return The IRS encourages people who have not yet filed their individual income tax return to do so as soon…


Tax Guide for First-Time Taxpayers

What You Need to Know About U.S. Federal Income Taxes, Plus Tips for Preparing & Filing Your First Tax Return Are you an individual who’s…


5 Top Tax Deductions for Individuals

Don’t Miss Out on Deductions That Reduce Your Income Tax Liability One of the best ways to reduce your income tax liability (and possibly increase…


Get a Personal Tax Extension

Request Six More Months to File Your Taxes   This year, most individual income tax returns need to be e-filed or postmarked by April 18.…


6 Critical Questions To Ask A Tax Professional

If you are one of the millions that barely made it through the holiday season, you may be ready for the year to end in…