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  Investment income

  Even funds as innocuous as the interest you earn have been deemed taxable by the IRS.

  3 min read Apr 15, 2005
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  Tax Basics: Chapter 5 quiz

  Your taxes change at various stages of your life. Test your understanding of this phenomenon.

  1 min read Apr 15, 2005
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  Partner’s insurance produces big tax bill

  Company-provided benefits to an employee’s domestic partner are counted as the employee’s income. Our expert offers some ways to reduce the unexpected IRS bite.

  1 min read Apr 12, 2005
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  Death and taxes: the inevitable

  What happens when the inevitable taxes and death intersect in federal estate tax laws?

  3 min read Apr 02, 2005
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  Child-related tax credits

  The child tax credit helps temper the high cost of child-rearing. Stop pulling your hair out.

  3 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  When to file

  Everyone knows about April 15, but believe it or not, this deadline is not as hard and fast as you may think.

  2 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  The standard deduction amount

  Most taxpayers take the standard deduction when they file. If your taxes aren’t complex, this may work for you.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Filing your return

  If filing your tax return seems like an arduous and complicated task, consider the benefits.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Education tax credits

  Be smart when counting your schooling costs. Take advantage of educational tax credits.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Above-the-line deductions

  If you qualify for these special deductions, you can claim them in addition to your standard or itemized amount.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Claiming personal exemptions

  You can reduce your personal income tax by claiming exemptions. This is how it’s done.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Earned income tax credit

  The earned income tax credit provides a break for lower and moderate wage workers.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Finding your filing status

  Perplexed by the status options on your return? You’re not alone. Learn about them and find the best one for you.

  2 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Tax credits: Cut your tax bill

  Unlike deductions, tax credits cut into your actual tax bill, often providing mega-savings.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Credit for taxes withheld

  Sure you get credit on your return for your paycheck withholding, but don’t forget to also claim other taxes you paid.

  2 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Chapter 2: Forms and filing

  Even if the bulk of your taxes are paid through withholding, filing a return will sort out the nitty-gritty.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Tax Basics: Tax Basics

  Filing taxes is one of the unpleasant certainties of life, but the process doesn’t have to be your worst, or most costly, nightmare. In fact, sometimes you can make the tax system pay off, if you know [...]

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Chapter 5: Life events and taxes

  Life is constantly changing, and your tax considerations change right along with it.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Tax Basics: Table of contents

  List of all tax stories in Tax Basics.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Savings with tax breaks: Introduction

  The government wants you to make the most out of your savings. Taking advantage of these programs is a start.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005