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What Are Refundable Tax Credits?

March 18, 2019

Tax credits come in two types: refundable and nonrefundable. While both are nice, refundable tax credits offer the better deal because they can reduce your tax liability below zero. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Smaller Tax Refund This Year? Here Is Why, And How To Fix It Next Time

February 18, 2019

Millions of Americans are finding their refunds are smaller this year. For the three reasons why, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

1040, 1040A and 1040EZ: Differences and Changes In 2019

January 7, 2019

The IRS has made big changes to Form 1040. What is it, and do you still need a 1040A or 1040EZ? CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Here Are The New Tax Brackets For 2019

December 3, 2018

The Trump administration passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at the end of 2017, which enacted a number of reforms to the U.S. tax code—including lowering income brackets for most individuals. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Six Tax Deductions You’ll Lose On Your 2018 Return

November 26, 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act placed steep limits on itemized deductions, including lesser-known breaks. Here are six itemized deductions that are capped or gone altogether from the 2018 return. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Financial Advisor Suze Orman: “Here’s What You Should Do With Your Tax Refund”

April 30, 2018

Suze Orman has some ideas on how you can put a tax refund to good use by putting at least a portion of it toward building financial security. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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