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  Trump’s payroll tax cut? It’s actually a deferral

  And here’s how Trump’s payroll tax holiday could affect Social Security.

  3 min read Aug 10, 2020
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  IRS extends 2019 tax filing, payment day to July 15

  More time to pay your taxes this year as part of COVID-19 relief program.

  2 min read Mar 23, 2020
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  When should I file my taxes?

  Getting a head start on filing your taxes can take away much of the stress as that April 15th filing deadline rolls around.

  4 min read Feb 27, 2020
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  Filing taxes for a deceased person

  Here’s what to know if you’re responsible for filing taxes for a deceased spouse, parent or dependent.

  5 min read Feb 17, 2020
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  You should never deduct these 9 expenses (but you can write off some related costs)

  The IRS is strict about what you can and can’t deduct to trim your tax bill. It pays to know the limits.

  5 min read Dec 17, 2019
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  5 pet-related tax write-offs

  In some situations, pet owners can deduct the costs of their furry family members.

  5 min read Dec 17, 2019
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  Shop these sales tax holidays to save on back-to-school shopping

  Many states are waiving taxes on clothes, computers and classroom supplies.

  2 min read Jul 15, 2019
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  State taxes: South Carolina

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

  3 min read Jan 31, 2019
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  State taxes: New York

  New York has eight state income tax rates, ranging from 4 percent to 8.82 percent, and a 4 percent state sales tax rate.

  3 min read Jan 21, 2019
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  How to get rid of an IRS tax lien on your home

  Failure to pay federal taxes jeopardizes the roof over your head and other assets.

  3 min read Dec 06, 2018
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  Tax issues that impact working teens and their parents

  The tax man is lenient about certain teen jobs, but be on guard for this trap.

  4 min read Dec 05, 2018
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  2017 tax bracket rates

  View 2017 IRS income tax brackets for single, married and head of household filings.

  1 min read Nov 28, 2018
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  States that levy no sales tax (but have some other quirky taxes)

  These states don’t require consumers to cough up sales tax for goods and services.

  1 min read Nov 23, 2018
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  Roth IRA’s many fantastic features make it an ideal investment during tax season

  The Roth’s unique attributes make it a great retirement and estate planning tool.

  3 min read Nov 22, 2018
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  Follow these IRA withdrawal rules or pay a hefty tax penalty

  If you don’t take the required distribution after age 70, you’ll suffer a huge loss.

  3 min read Nov 20, 2018
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  Can’t pay the IRS what you owe? 4 ways to avoid major penalties

  Consider these solutions if you can’t pay the IRS what you owe.

  5 min read Mar 23, 2018
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  3 ways to spend your tax refund

  You can’t wait for your tax refund. Here’s what you should do with it.

  2 min read Mar 14, 2018
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  Only a quarter of workers attribute their bigger paycheck to GOP tax law

  Many Americans haven’t noticed a pay hike on the heels of tax reform, Bankrate’s survey finds.

  3 min read Mar 05, 2018
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  Government shutdown gives you 8 billion reasons to adjust your withholding

  With a potential government shutdown looming, there’s a lot at stake — including that fat tax refund you’ve probably been anxiously awaiting.

  1 min read Jan 10, 2018
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  Tax forms and publications

  Get IRS tax forms and publications at Bankrate.com. Tax forms for individuals – 1040, 1040EZ, W-2. Tax forms for business – 940, Schedule C-EZ.

  22 min read Dec 12, 2017