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  State taxes: Maryland

  Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

  4 min read Mar 08, 2016
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  Your foreign stepchildren may be qualifying relatives for tax purposes

  You may be able to claim exemptions for your stepchildren from Mexico. Here’s how.

  3 min read Mar 01, 2016
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  8 foolhardy, silly and outrageous tax deductions: Bankrate’s 2016 edition

  Some taxpayers actually try to write off things like tattoos and dance lessons.

  5 min read Feb 26, 2016
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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 Feb 25, 2016
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  State taxes: Washington

  Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

  3 min read Feb 24, 2016
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  State taxes: Texas

  Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

  2 min read Feb 24, 2016
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  State taxes: South Dakota

  Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

  2 min read Feb 24, 2016
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  State taxes: Tennessee

  Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

  2 min read Feb 24, 2016
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  State taxes: Wyoming

  Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

  3 min read Feb 24, 2016
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  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 Feb 16, 2016
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  5 ways to reduce taxes in retirement

  Worried about retirement income? Follow these 5 strategies to lessen tax liability.

  4 min read Feb 12, 2016
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  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 Feb 02, 2016
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  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 Jan 19, 2016
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  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 Dec 22, 2015
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  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 Dec 16, 2015
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  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 Dec 15, 2015
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  Cut taxes with early mortgage payment

  Cut your tax bill by paying your January mortgage and property taxes in December.

  3 min read Dec 09, 2015
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  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 Dec 08, 2015
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  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 Dec 02, 2015
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  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 Nov 24, 2015