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Tax Day: When Is the Last Day to File Your Taxes?Tax Day Tax Day falls on April 15 this year. However, some people have an extended tax deadline and extra time to file. Are you one of them?
By Rocky Mengle
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2026 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates: What New IRS Thresholds Mean for Your Tax BillIncome Tax Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Lower Your Tax Bill Next YearKnowing how to lower your tax bill (pay less taxes) requires some strategizing. Here are a few tax tips to help make it happen.
By Katelyn Washington
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How to Get a Tax Extension if You Need More Time to FileTax Deadlines If you can't finish your federal tax return by Tax Day, you can get more time by filing a tax extension.
By Rocky Mengle
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Roth IRA Contribution Limits for 2026Roth IRAs Roth IRAs allow you to save for retirement with after-tax dollars while you're working, and then withdraw those contributions and earnings tax-free when you retire. Here's a look at 2026 limits and income-based phaseouts.
By Jackie Stewart
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New Court Ruling: The IRS May Owe You a Refund for 2020–2023 Tax PenaltiesTax Refunds Some taxpayers may still be able to claim pandemic-era penalties and interest. But eligibility is limited and timing matters.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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5 Reasons Your Tax Refund Might Be Delayed and How to Fix ItTax Refunds Is your IRS refund taking forever? From filing errors to identity verification, here are five reasons for a tax refund delay, and what you can do today.
By Kate Schubel
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Innocent Spouse Relief 2026: How to Avoid a Partner's Tax DebtTax Relief If the IRS is levying your assets for a spouse's errors, you aren't out of options. Here's how to separate your liability and protect your bank account from taxes you don't actually owe.
By Roxanne Bland
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How New IRS Direct Deposit Rules Could Delay or Freeze Your Tax RefundTax Refunds Tax refunds are about 10% larger so far this year, but many filers will have to wait longer for their money due to the IRS phasing out paper checks.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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