Quick introduction to taxes

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While filing and paying taxes are among the unpleasant certainties of life, the process doesn't have to be one of your worst nightmares. These stories painlessly reveal the basics of understanding taxes.

10 must-know tax terms, Tips for filing your return, Hassle-free tax record keeping, Which tax return form to use

Compiled by Dena Dubay, Dani Arthur, Amy Fleitas and Myra Cristobal. Illustrations by Brandy Kesl.