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4 options for your tax refund
You can direct deposit and split your tax refund among as many as 4 accounts.
5 min read Jun 20, 2024 -
State taxes: Washington
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
3 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
State taxes: Texas
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
State taxes: South Dakota
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
State taxes: Tennessee
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
State taxes: Wyoming
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
3 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
Can I defer passive activity loss to next year if earnings are too high?
You can only deduct real estate losses to offset gains, but there are a couple of exceptions.
2 min read Oct 20, 2021 -
5 ways to reduce taxes in retirement
Worried about retirement income? Follow these 5 strategies to lessen tax liability.
4 min read Oct 20, 2021 -
Capital gains tax loophole on rental property?
You’ll have to pay capital gains on the sale of your rental property. Here’s why.
3 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
What happens if I exceed the Social Security earnings limit? Will I owe taxes?
Here’s what happens to your Social Security if your earnings exceed a certain amount.
2 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
How much tax will I owe on a closed investment account?
The tax bill depends on how your investments have performed. Here’s how to calculate it.
3 min read Apr 11, 2022 -
Capital losses can help cut your tax bill
Taking a loss can pay off at tax-filing time, as long as you sell by the end of the tax year.
4 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
How do I figure capital gains on a house I bought twice, before and after divorce?
Your gain will be based on 2 purchase prices. Here’s how to do the math.
2 min read Sep 03, 2021 -
Cut taxes with early mortgage payment
Cut your tax bill by paying your January mortgage and property taxes in December.
3 min read Oct 21, 2022 -
How do heirs calculate tax due on land conveyed via a ‘Lady Bird deed’?
A ‘Lady Bird deed’ is a popular estate planning tool with tax and other advantages.
3 min read Sep 23, 2021 -
Flexible spending account: Use it or lose it
Need glasses or a teeth cleaning? Time is running out to use the money in these accounts.
3 min read Jan 17, 2020 -
Paid taxes on inherited IRA distribution, but hit up by IRS audit for more?
Compare the numbers on your 1040 with those sent by the IRS to find the problem.
3 min read Mar 04, 2022 -
What’s the limit on cash gifts from a nonresident alien?
You can each receive up to $100,000, but be sure to follow all the reporting rules.
3 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
2014 tax bracket rates
Check out the individual income tax rates and earnings to which they apply for 2014.
Sep 23, 2021 -
Employee vs. contractor: A tax distinction
Scored a seasonal job? How it’s classified will affect your taxes.
4 min read Sep 09, 2021
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