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Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks for the Newly Divorced
Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks for the Newly Divorced
Filing taxes after a divorce can add yet another problem to an already long list of challenges. But here are some tips to make your return to single l…
September 18, 2020
Estimated Tax Payments Are Due Today
Estimated Tax Payments Are Due Today
The deadline for 2020 third quarter estimated tax payments is here. Get your payments in by midnight tonight.
September 15, 2020
Estimated Tax Payments Are Due September 15
Estimated Tax Payments Are Due September 15
The deadline for 2020 third quarter estimated tax payments is almost here. Get your payments in now.
September 14, 2020
When Are 2020 Estimated Tax Payments Due?
When Are 2020 Estimated Tax Payments Due?
If you're self-employed or don't have taxes withheld from other sources of taxable income, it's up to you to periodically pay the IRS by making estima…
September 11, 2020
How to Create Income for Life
How to Create Income for Life
Having a paycheck you can depend on in retirement is more important than ever.
August 26, 2020
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Amending Your Tax Return Just Got Easier
Amending Your Tax Return Just Got Easier
The IRS is now accepting electronically filed amended tax returns.
August 21, 2020
Millions of Americans Will Receive a Tax Refund Interest Check from the IRS
Millions of Americans Will Receive a Tax Refund Interest Check from the IRS
Payments will go to people who filed their tax return by July 15 and received a refund in the past three months or are still waiting for a refund.
August 18, 2020
Miss the Tax Deadline? What to Do If You Forgot to File Your Taxes
Miss the Tax Deadline? What to Do If You Forgot to File Your Taxes
If you owe Uncle Sam money, filing your tax return late (or never) can come with costly complications.
July 16, 2020
How Long Should You Keep Tax Records?
How Long Should You Keep Tax Records?
Save your tax documents at least until the time limit for an audit runs out—and hold on to some records even longer.
July 16, 2020
Tax Extension: How to Get More Time to File Your Tax Return
Tax Extension: How to Get More Time to File Your Tax Return
If you can't wrap up your tax return by today's deadline, it's easy to buy yourself more time.
July 15, 2020
What Time is the Tax Deadline Today?
What Time is the Tax Deadline Today?
If you're waiting until the last possible minute to file your tax return, at least know how much time you have.
July 15, 2020
Tax Day is Here! File Your Tax Return Today or Face the Consequences
Tax Day is Here! File Your Tax Return Today or Face the Consequences
Stiff penalties await those who don't file their return (or pay any tax owed) by midnight tonight.
July 15, 2020
File a Tax Extension Now to Beat Today's Deadline
File a Tax Extension Now to Beat Today's Deadline
If you need more time to file your federal income tax return, you need to act now to avoid interest and penalties.
July 15, 2020
Pros and Cons of Getting a Tax Extension
Pros and Cons of Getting a Tax Extension
You can easily extend your tax return due date from July 15 to October 15…but should you?
July 14, 2020
Still Need to File Your Taxes? The Deadline Is July 15
Still Need to File Your Taxes? The Deadline Is July 15
H&R Block's chief tax officer Kathy Pickering joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to offer advice for last-minute tax filers. Also, our hosts Ryan Er…
July 14, 2020
12 Tax Deadlines for July 15 (It's Not Just the Due Date for Your Tax Return)
12 Tax Deadlines for July 15 (It's Not Just the Due Date for Your Tax Return)
Between due dates for paying estimated taxes, IRA or HSA contributions, and other deadlines, there's more to do by July 15 than just filing your feder…
July 14, 2020
7 Reasons to File a Tax Return Even If You Don't Have To (Hint: They're Due July 15!)
7 Reasons to File a Tax Return Even If You Don't Have To (Hint: They're Due July 15!)
Although you might not be required to file a tax return, it might be wise to file one anyway. Here's a few reasons why.
July 14, 2020
Tax Tips for Last-Minute Filing
Tax Tips for Last-Minute Filing
As you scramble to beat the July 15 tax return filing deadline, here are some pointers to bring your stress level down.
July 14, 2020
Tax Deadline 2020: When Is Your Tax Return Due This Year?
Tax Deadline 2020: When Is Your Tax Return Due This Year?
The April 15 deadline for filing your tax return (and paying taxes) was pushed back this year...but the new due date is just around the corner!
July 14, 2020
Tax Day 2020: When's the Last Day to File Taxes?
Tax Day 2020: When's the Last Day to File Taxes?
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 tax deadline was pushed back to give taxpayers (and tax preparers) more time to file returns.
July 14, 2020
Saver's Credit: A Retirement Tax Break for the Middle Class
Saver's Credit: A Retirement Tax Break for the Middle Class
Your retirement contributions could be the key to a lower tax bill.
July 9, 2020
8 Ways You Might Be Cheating on Your Taxes
8 Ways You Might Be Cheating on Your Taxes
Don't fall into these common traps that can get you in hot water with the IRS.
July 8, 2020
2020 Tax Deadline: When Are Tax Returns Due This Year?
2020 Tax Deadline: When Are Tax Returns Due This Year?
The April 15 deadline for filing your 2019 federal income tax return (and paying taxes) has been moved back...but the new due date is approaching fast…
July 8, 2020
How to Get an Extension for Filing Your Tax Return
How to Get an Extension for Filing Your Tax Return
If you can't wrap up your tax return by the July 15 deadline, it's easy to buy yourself more time.
July 7, 2020
20 IRS Audit Red Flags
20 IRS Audit Red Flags
There's no sure way to avoid an IRS audit, but these red flags could increase your chances of drawing unwanted attention from the IRS.
July 1, 2020