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Powerball Jackpot Payout: How Much a Winner Actually Takes Home After TaxesLottery Taxes Whenever someone wins Powerball, the federal government gets a chunk of the prize from taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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What Happens if You Missed the Tax Deadline?Late Filing If you owe the IRS money, filing your tax return late (or never) can cost you penalties and interest.
By Rocky Mengle
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Bigger Tax Refunds Are Here: So Why Do Most People Still Think Their Taxes Are Too High?Tax Policy As of Tax Day 2026, most Americans say they’re paying too much in taxes, as concerns grow that wealthy individuals and corporations aren’t paying their fair share.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Tax Day 2026 Deals: Food Discounts and Freebies at Subway, Krispy Kreme, TurboTax, and More on April 15Discounts 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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What Time Is the 2026 Tax Deadline?Tax Day 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.
By Rocky Mengle
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Mailing Your Tax Return This Year? What to Know Before You DoTax Filing There are plenty of reasons not to mail your tax return this year, but here’s what you should know if you are.
By Katelyn Washington
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Tax Day: Is the Post Office Open Late on April 15? What to Know for 2026Tax Filing Tax Day means some people need to mail their federal income tax returns.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Tax Day 2025: Don’t Miss These Food Deals, Freebies and Special DiscountsDiscounts 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 RefundTax 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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