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The rules on taking an IRA distribution tax-free for first-time home purchase
You can’t escape tax entirely, but you can avoid the 10% IRA withdrawal penalty.
3 min read Sep 23, 2021 -
Know the tax rules when claiming head-of-household filing status
You must be considered ‘unmarried’ to file as head of household. Here’s what that means.
3 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
Claiming a dependent parent who draws Social Security on my tax return
You can’t write off your Mom’s income, but you may be able to claim her as a dependent.
2 min read Jul 07, 2020 -
Capital loss carryover rules for long-term capital asset loss of $100,000
You can carry over losses on certain capital assets forever, but it’s not simple.
2 min read Dec 08, 2020 -
10 ways your tax return could invite an audit by the IRS
Check these ways that your return may be screaming, ‘Audit me!’
5 min read Feb 08, 2019 -
Get a break now from the IRS for saving for retirement
For lower-income filers, money put away for retirement could cut today’s tax bill.
4 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
Some taxpayers face a deadline to make IRA withdrawal
No fooling: The IRS says some older taxpayers must withdraw a bit of IRA money by April 1.
5 min read Oct 21, 2019 -
Up to 85% of a widow’s Social Security survivors benefits could be taxed
Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxable if your earnings exceed a certain level.
3 min read Sep 09, 2021 -
State tax rates
Wondering what your state tax rate is? Find out about state tax rates here.
Jul 12, 2022 -
Qualifications for earned income credit: Low-income worker loses job, needs a break
The Earned Income Tax Credit can get you more money than you paid all year.
2 min read Sep 28, 2021 -
What to do with your tax refund: Save money, pay debt or get a prepaid debit card
Not sure what to do with that influx of cash? Consider these options to fix your finances.
3 min read Dec 16, 2021 -
Beneficiary’s tax responsibility for Series EE Savings Bonds
Beneficiaries will owe tax when the bond is redeemed, but students may get a break.
2 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
State taxes: Virginia
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Sep 28, 2021 -
State taxes: Pennsylvania
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Sep 02, 2021 -
State taxes: Alabama
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
3 min read Sep 09, 2021 -
State taxes: Rhode Island
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
3 min read Sep 28, 2021 -
State taxes: Wisconsin
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
3 min read Sep 23, 2021 -
State taxes: West Virginia
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Sep 28, 2021 -
State taxes: Washington, D.C.
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
3 min read Sep 28, 2021 -
State taxes: Ohio
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Sep 28, 2021
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