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How Different Ages Impact Your Taxes

The tax code isn’t just complicated; it also shifts depending on your age or the age of your dependents. From credits that benefit parents of young children, to penalties or perks for retirees, your age can have a surprising impact ...

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General Advice for Keeping Your Tax Records

If your tax return ever comes up for an audit or review through the IRS or your state’s revenue department, you’ll need to be ready. That means having accurate, well-organized records at your fingertips. Most people assume they’ll never be ...

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What’s Holding Up Your Tax Refund? 

Tax season can be stressful enough without the added frustration of waiting longer than expected for your return to be filed—or your refund to arrive. If you’re wondering why things seem to be stalled, the reason may be simpler than ...

Don’t Let These Overlooked Taxable Events Catch You Off Guard

These lesser-known taxable events can catch even diligent taxpayers by surprise. Without knowing what they are in advance, you could be looking at unanticipated tax bills or penalties. Understanding what counts as a taxable event is the first step to ...

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How Does the Tax Gap Work? 

A growing Tax Gap has direct consequences for taxpayers. As compliance rates drop, the IRS and lawmakers look for ways to recover lost revenue, often by implementing stricter regulations and harsher penalties. In recent years, this has been evident in ...

7 Ways to Stay Safe from Tax Scams This Season

Tax season isn’t just a time to gather documents and file returns—it’s also a prime opportunity for scammers looking to steal personal and financial information. To keep your information safe and avoid falling victim to these schemes, it’s essential to ...

Tax Form Confusion for Employees vs Contractors

As tax season approaches and informational forms start arriving, it’s important to carefully review them for accuracy. One key detail to verify is whether you’re sending and receiving the correct forms. Whether you’re an employer sending information to employees or ...

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Are You Maximizing the Child & Dependent Care Credit?

The Child & Dependent Care Credit is a critical part of many people’s tax returns. It gives you a reduction in taxes to help pay for the cost of daycare while you work. Here’s how it works! What Do You ...

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Avoid the Phishing Scams This Tax Year

The IRS reports on dozens of tax scams it comes across every given year. The phishing scam is all too common, so it pays to get a refresher on what it’s all about—and how to keep clear of it! How ...

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