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Tax Day: Is the Post Office Open Late on April 15? What to Know for 2026
Tax Filing Tax Day means some people need to mail their federal income tax returns.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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10 States With the Lowest Sales Tax
Sales Tax Living in one of the lowest sales tax states doesn't always mean you'll pay less.
By Katelyn Washington
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Tax Day: Don’t Miss These Food Deals, Freebies and Special Discounts
Discounts You can score some sweet deals on April 15 in some select restaurants like Burger King, Shake Shack, Krispy Kreme, and more.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Already Filed Your Taxes? How (And When) to Change Your Return Without Delaying Your IRS Refund
Tax Returns Caught an error or missed a tax deduction after hitting submit? Before you rush to file an amendment, see which mistakes the IRS fixes for you and which ones require a Form 1040-X to save your refund.
By Chrissy Paradis
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10 Cheapest Places to Live in South Carolina
Property Tax From the outskirts of Myrtle Beach to the Upstate, these affordable gems have the lowest property tax bills in the state.
By Kate Schubel
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Your Mailed Tax Return Could Be Late Under New USPS Postmark Rules: Here's Why and How to Avoid IRS Penalties
Income Tax If you wait until April 15 to mail your IRS tax return, you might be in for an unpleasant surprise.
By Roxanne Bland
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9 Critical Tax Deadlines Falling on April 15, 2026
Tax Deadlines Sure, you must file federal income taxes, but do you know about all the other tax deadlines that fall on April 15?
By Katelyn Washington
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Retiring Early? ACA Subsidies Now Could Cause Tax Pain Later
Health care subsidies can be a valuable benefit in early retirement, but locking them in now can mean higher taxes later. Here's what you need to consider.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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Got a $10k Tax Refund? Here's What You Can Do With It
Here's a solution that benefits both of you.
By Sean Jackson
