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If you're an early bird when it comes to filing your taxes, start gathering your receipts now. The IRS will begin processing 2019 tax returns soon.
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Unlike last year, all Americans must file their federal income tax return by the same date in 2020.
If you're age 70½ or older, take your RMD now to avoid a big penalty.
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'Tis the season for giving. So why not take advantage of the annual gift tax exclusion before ringing in the new year.
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After winning the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions, James Holzhauer will owe the IRS and California even more on April 15.
Beat the rush and avoid refund delays by renewing your ITIN before the end of the year.
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You can still save more for retirement if you haven't reached the 2019 contribution limit yet.
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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 have your withholding adjusted for the rest of the year.
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Annually adjusted contribution limits and other requirements must be met if you're covering health care costs with an HSA in 2020.
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Deductions for lost or damaged property, filing and payment extensions, and fee waivers can help taxpayers impacted by the storm.
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The IRS allows some limited tax breaks on medical expenses and insurance premiums related to long-term care.
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This tax-saving move will result in more money in your pocket if you inherit employer stock.
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Beware penalties if you don't get your tax return to the IRS on time.
A handful of states impose special excise taxes on the sale of consumer fireworks.
The IRS and California will take about 46% of the game-show star's winnings.
The number of withholding allowances you claim on your W-4 form can affect the size of your next tax refund. Start with our new withholding calculator.
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Don't panic, but arm yourself with knowledge. We provide links to the manuals IRS agents use to know what to look for when auditing various kinds of businesses.