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W-4 Form: Extra Withholding, Exemptions, and Other Things Workers Need to Know
Tax forms Starting a new job? Want to boost your tax refund? Don't want to make estimated tax payments? Then you ought to get familiar with IRS Form W-4.
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Charitable Donation Tax Deductions: An Additional Reward for the Gift of Giving
Tax Breaks With a charitable tax deduction, you can donate to a good cause and cut your tax bill at the same time.
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11 Tips on How and When to File an Amended Tax Return
tax returns What to do if you discover a mistake on a previously filed tax return (and other reasons for filing an amended tax return).
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What Are the Capital Gains Tax Rates for 2022 vs. 2023?
capital gains tax The capital gains tax rate that applies to a capital gain depends on the type of asset, your taxable income, and how long you held the property sold.
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What's the Recovery Rebate Credit?
Tax Breaks If you didn't get a third stimulus check, or you didn't get the full amount, you may be able to claim the recovery rebate credit on your 2021 tax return to make up the difference.
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2022 Tax Calendar: Important Tax Due Dates and Deadlines
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.
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Reminder: Estimated Tax Payments Are Due Today
tax deadline The deadline for submitting your third estimated tax payment for 2022 is here, so get your payments in before it's too late.
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Calculating Taxes on Social Security Benefits
social security Uncle Sam can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits if you have other sources of income, such as earnings from work or withdrawals from tax-deferred retirement accounts.
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Deposit Your Tax Refund Directly Into an IRA or Other Account – It's Easy!
tax refunds If you're getting a tax refund this year, don't feel like it all has to be deposited into an ordinary bank account.
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