Latest articles by Rocky Mengle
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Arkansas State Tax Guide
State Tax Guide Arkansas state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Arkansas residents.
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Colorado State Tax Guide
state tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Colorado residents.
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Arizona State Tax Guide
state tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Arizona residents.
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15 States That Won't Tax Your Pension
Tax Breaks Some states don't tax pension income, no matter your age or how much money you have.
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How Long Should You Keep Tax Records?
taxes Keep your tax records at least until the time limit for an audit runs out—and even longer for some records.
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States With No State Sales Tax
Tax Breaks A handful of states don't impose a sales tax, but that doesn't necessarily make them the best states for low taxes.
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Penalties for Filing Your Tax Return Late
tax deadline Stiff penalties await those who didn't file their return (or pay any tax owed) by the tax filing deadline.
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What Happens if You Missed the Tax Deadline?
tax deadline If you owe the IRS money, filing your tax return late (or never) can cost you penalties and interest.
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What Time Was the Tax Deadline?
tax deadline If you like to wait until the last possible minute to file your tax return, you should at least know how much time you have.
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The HSA Contributions Deadline Hasn't Passed Yet, So There's Still Time to Reduce Your Tax Bill
The HSA contributions deadline for 2022 is fast approaching, but you still have time to contribute and potentially reduce your tax liability.
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"Tax Preparers Near Me"? There's a Better Way to Find a Tax Professional
taxes Here are some tips for weeding out tax preparers that aren't legit and finding the best tax professionals in your area.
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9 Tax Deadlines for April 18
tax deadline Between requesting a tax extension, making IRA or HSA contributions, and meeting other tax deadlines, there's more to do on Tax Day than just filing your federal income tax return.
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Pros and Cons of Getting a Tax Extension
tax deadline It's easy to extend your tax return deadline to October by requesting a tax extension…but should you?
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Tax Day 2023: When is the Last Day to File Your Taxes?
tax deadline Tax Day for most people is today — April 18. This is when federal income tax returns are due. But some people have some extra time to file. Are you one of them?
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Need More Time to File Your Taxes? Here's How to Get an Extension
tax deadline If you can't wrap up your federal tax return by the annual deadline, it's easy to buy yourself more time by filing a tax extension.
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State "Stimulus Checks" in 2023 – Which States Are Still Sending Payments
"Stimulus checks", rebates or other payments could still be coming for residents in a handful of states. Is your state one of them?
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Save More with Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements
Tax Breaks Tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements are extended and expanded because of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Home Office Tax Deduction: Work-from-Home Write-Offs for 2022
Tax Breaks Being able to claim the home office tax deduction if you are working from home, depends on your employment status.
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What's the 2023 Standard Deduction?
Tax Breaks Most people claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemizing deductions. How much can you claim on your federal income tax return?
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2023 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates: What to Know
tax brackets Depending on your 2023 taxable income, you can end up in one of seven different federal income tax brackets, each with its own marginal tax rate.
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13 Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Home Buyers
Tax Breaks Owning (or buying) a home is expensive. But at least there are some tax deductions, credits, and exclusions that can help you recoup some of those costs.
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Tax Withholding Adjustments Can Boost Your Paycheck Now and Avoid Penalties Later
W-4 form If you've had too much or too little tax withheld from your paychecks, there's still time to submit a new Form W-4 to change your tax withholding for the rest of the year.
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12 States That Won't Tax Your Retirement Income
Tax Breaks Retirees can save a lot of money in these states that completely exempt the most common types of retirement income – 401(k)s, IRAs and pensions – from taxation.
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When Are Taxes Due in 2023? Tax Deadlines by Month
tax deadline Know the tax deadlines that apply to you, so you don't get hit with IRS penalties or miss out on a valuable tax break.
