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Americans Save More In HSAs, Fidelity Reports HSA Assets Exceed $16 Billion

May 15, 2023

HSAs can help people cover healthcare costs and avoid other harmful financial decisions while enjoying tax breaks. While some employers offer HSAs as part of their benefits options, consumers can also open these through most banks or investment management firms.

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Couples May Score A Bigger Tax Break With This Flexible Spending Account Strategy

May 31, 2021

The American Rescue Plan boosted child-care assistance through temporary changes to dependent-care FSAs. The law increased 2021 dependent-care FSA limits to $10,500 from $5,000, offering a higher tax break on top of existing rules allowing more time to spend the money. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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2019, 2020 Contribution Limits For 401(k)s, IRAs, And HSAs

December 16, 2019

The 2020 IRA contribution limit is the same as the 2019 IRA contribution limit, but taxpayers will be able to contribute more to their 401(k) accounts and health savings accounts (HSAs) in 2020. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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4 Big Tax Breaks You May Lose Under GOP Tax Plan

October 2, 2017

There are tax benefits that are on the chopping block to help fund what businesses and individuals pay to Uncle Sam. FOR THE TOP 4 BREAKS THAT POTENTIALLY MAY BE LOST, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

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Say Goodbye To These 4 Tax Breaks Next Year

December 12, 2016

Three homeowner deductions and one deduction that helps grad students and those enrolled in continuing education classes may disappear in 2017. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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When To Worry If Your Tax Refund Is DelayedApril 22, 2024 - 6:55 pm
The IRS used some of its $80 billion in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to hire thousands of new employees and improve its automated systems, which reduced the backlog significantly. But some returns can still take a while to process. If you’re still waiting for your tax refund, there is some information you need to know.
Can’t Pay Or File Your Taxes By April 15? Here’s What Happens If You Missed Monday’s DeadlineApril 15, 2024 - 9:35 pm
Failing to file on time when you still owe taxes will subject you to a failure-to-file penalty, which is based on how late your return is and the amount of your unpaid tax . You will also be hit with a failure-to-pay penalty. The good news is you still have time to rectify those situations before you’re penalized.
Four Must-Dos Before Tax Season Wraps UpApril 8, 2024 - 8:39 pm
It’s gratifying to close the books on tax season. But before you do, there are just few things you might want to take care of while you’re still on the tax zone.
Don’t Like Your 2024 Tax Refund? Here’s An Easy Way To Get A Bigger One Next YearApril 1, 2024 - 8:58 pm
It’s fairly simple to make your tax refund bigger or smaller each year: It takes just a few minutes, once you have the paperwork in hand. The IRS even bakes the process into one simple step on its tax forms.
How To Reduce Capital Gains Taxes And Save MoneyMarch 26, 2024 - 1:04 am
There are various tactics and techniques investors can employ to reduce their capital gains taxes effectively. From tax-loss harvesting to utilizing retirement accounts and charitable giving strategies, actionable methods can help save money and optimize tax outcomes.
Student Loan Forgiveness Email Scams: How To Detect It And Avoid It?March 18, 2024 - 9:07 pm
From suspicious calls to deceptive emails and text messages, student loan forgiveness scams can come in various forms. There are ways, however, you can identify and avoid these scams along with steps to take if you believe you’ve been targeted.
Answers To 15 Common Tax QuestionsMarch 11, 2024 - 9:11 pm
This is the time of the year people are searching for free tax help they can trust, trying to squeeze out more valuable deductions, hoping to avoid penalties or audits, eagerly awaiting their refunds or wanting to make sure they aren’t victims of tax scams. Read on for answers to the most common tax questions.
2024 Tax Refund Schedule: When Will You Get Your Payments This Tax Season?March 4, 2024 - 8:48 pm
The IRS has been processing tax returns more quickly this year. It’s important to note, however, that the IRS Tax Refund Schedule 2024 lists additional conditions that may affect the timing of tax refunds, including how quickly you submit and whether you are seeking certain credits.