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Can the Earned Income Tax Credit Help You?
The IRS and community partners want to improve earned income tax credit awareness.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Published
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12 IRS Audit Red Flags for the Self-Employed
taxes If you are self-employed, minimize the odds of an IRS audit by avoiding these audit triggers.
By Joy Taylor • Last updated
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Family Business Survival Strategies as Tax Landscape Changes
tax planning Let's look at the main provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the tools family businesses have at their disposal to protect their interests.
By John M. Goralka • Last updated
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How to Pay 0% in Taxes (Without Cheating)
capital gains tax Investors and retirement savers have many tools at their disposal to whittle their incomes down to a point where capital gains are taxed at a 0% tax rate. The magic number for couples? $83,350.
By Justin Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA • Last updated
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Tax Season is Here. What to Know Before You File
The IRS is accepting tax returns for the 2023 tax season, but there are some key things to know before you file.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Published
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Am I Going to Be OK in Retirement? Yes, With Focus on 5 Key Areas
All it takes is protecting what you save, having an income plan, knowing your health care options, reducing your tax burden and making an estate plan.
By John Goodhue • Published
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3 Ways to Pay Less Taxes in 2023
Using brokerage accounts as collateral, investing in a Roth IRA and opening an HSA account are all ways to ease your tax burden and boost savings in the new year.
By Eric Roberge, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Investment Adviser • Published
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Child Tax Credit Changes and FAQs for Your 2022 Tax Return
Tax Breaks The bigger and better child tax credit that applied for 2021 is gone, replaced by a new set of rules for taking the credit on 2022 returns.
By Joy Taylor • Published
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$1.35 Billion Mega Millions Lottery Winner Will Get a Mega Tax Bill
taxes Uncle Sam will take a big tax bite out of the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot that was just won (the winner's state will, too).
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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