Taxes

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    28 Ways Your Tax Return Could Trigger an IRS Audit

    For most taxpayers, it’s unlikely that they will be audited by the IRS. But that doesn’t mean it’s completely out of the question. While the number of audits has dropped dramatically in recent years, the IRS knows that every $1…

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    13 Things You Should Never Donate

    If you’re anything like us, you’ve got the spring cleaning bug right now. The urge to purge your closets and basement of clutter is strong, and you’ll probably consider donating a lot of it to second hand shops. But despite…

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    The Biggest Mistakes People Make With Their Wills

    Making a will should be on your mind — yet up to 60% of Americans do not have a will, according to a summary of the situation by LegalZoom. It’s the best way to ensure loved ones inherit what you…

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    Here’s How Long You Should Keep Your Tax Returns and Why

    After going through the annual chore of filing tax returns, most people want to put the ordeal behind them. But before banishing the experience from memory, there’s one more important task to complete, and that’s properly saving the supporting documents…

  • Tax Day Treats, Freebies and Discounts

    10 Tax Day Freebies and Deals to Look for This Year

    Tax Day is one of the most stressful “holidays” of the year. To help take the sting out of paying Uncle Sam and relieve the anxiety of rushing to file on time, a number of stores and restaurants have offered…

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    Strange But True Tax Laws From All 50 States

    The United States tax code is anything but simple. The instructions for the standard 1040 tax form alone are more than 100 pages long, and good luck getting through them in one sitting. Tax rules and regulations at the state…