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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

Will You Be Getting More Stimulus Money? These Proposals Suggest ‘Yes’

April 19, 2021

Millions of Americans continue to struggle financially as the economy begins to slowly recover from 2020. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Getting A Refund For Your Unemployment Tax Break? Expect It In May

April 12, 2021

A lot of filers who got unemployment benefits in 2020 had already submitted their tax returns by the time the American Rescue Plan came out. As such, many missed out on claiming that unemployment tax break.The IRS will automatically refund filers but that money won't come for a while. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Looking For Deductions On Your Taxes? A Tax Expert Has Some Advice

March 29, 2021

Looking back in the past year for any chances of deductions? A principal tax research analyst gives some advice on what to expect. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Will Dependents Be Eligible For The 3rd Stimulus Check, Including Those Left Out Of The First 2 Rounds?

March 15, 2021

Signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, eligibility for stimulus requirements are somewhat different than the first two rounds. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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