Published on: 2025-04-30 05:00:00
Do tax credits or deductions really save you money on your tax bill or give you a bigger refund? What about tax exemptions and exclusions? It's important to know what's most beneficial to claim on your tax return, but the tax code and jargon don't make that easy. As an IRS-enrolled agent, I'm here to break down what it all means for you this tax season so you can confidently know what really boosts your refund or lowers your tax bill. Here's a breakdown of how these common tax terms work regard
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-30 07:00:00
The deadline to pay your taxes is days away. If your tax bill isn't paid in full by April 15, you may receive a letter from the IRS saying your taxes are overdue. That can lead to interest, fees and in extreme cases, possible jail time. I've been an accountant for more than a decade and I can say that jail time is rarely the first step the Internal Revenue Service takes if you owe money. The tax agency will give you the opportunity to address the issue before it escalates to this extreme. But t
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-06 22:00:00
TurboTax has been my go-to for self-filing taxes for years. It’s good enough for me—and literally millions of other users. TurboTax has quickly become a favorite among users for its easy-to-use self-filing services, along with easy access to assistance from tax professionals. TurboTax has free self-service for qualifying people, and TurboTax Live Assisted, where you file online with tax expert help if needed, and TurboTax Full Service, where a tax expert will do your taxes and review them with y
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-09 02:23:02
What if, rather than banning advertising outright, we taxed it instead? Photo by Jo San Diego on Unsplash [ED: This is one that I’ve been ruminating on for a while. I have a lot of thoughts about a post-advertising/post-algo-driven-feed world. Ping me if this kind of thing interests you. I’d love to chat: 0/5 hats.] What If We Taxed Advertising? I recently read “What If We Made Advertising Illegal?“ at Simone.org (which generated considerable HackerNews discussion). It makes a bold case: adv
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-09 23:00:00
Time for pop quiz. Do tax credits or deductions save you more money? And now, what is the difference between exemptions and exclusions? If you're stumbling for an explanation, it's understandable, given all the jargon tossed around during tax season. As an IRS-enrolled agent, I know firsthand that understanding these terms can help you keep more of your hard-earned money. I'll explain these commonly confused tax breaks, provide examples and share strategies for maximizing your tax savings. Rea
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is platforms and communities reporter with five years of experience covering the companies that shape technology and the people who use their tools. At an event in the Rose Garden on Wednesday, Donald Trump unveiled a new set of planned tariffs that are being described as “short-sighted,” and having “no basis in logic,” and being compared to Great Depression-era policies. Holding a giant poster board blowing in the wind, Trump announced staggering new taxes on products coming into the US from a
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-27 03:00:26
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing 25 percent tariffs on "all cars that are not made in the United States" on top of taxes that are already in place. The tariffs will apply to all imported sedans, SUVs, crossovers, minivans, cargo vans and light trucks. They will also apply to key automotive components not made in the US, including engines, transmissions, powertrain parts and electrical components, and they could expand to cover additional parts if necessary. The new tarif
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-29 19:00:00
TurboTax has been my go-to for self-filing taxes for years. It’s good enough for me—and literally millions of other users. TurboTax has quickly become a favorite among users for its easy-to-use self-filing services, along with easy access to assistance from tax professionals. TurboTax has free self-service for qualifying people, and TurboTax Live Assisted, where you file online with tax expert help if needed, and TurboTax Full Service, where a tax expert will do your taxes and review them with y
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-02 23:00:23
For years, the US Internal Revenue Service has assured undocumented workers that they could file taxes without fear of their information leading to their deportation. It appears the agency will no longer be able to make that promise. According to the Washington Post, the IRS is close to completing a deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would allow the previously private personal information to be shared. Under the agreement, ICE would be able to send requests for names and address
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If you have a certificate of deposit, don't forget your CD earnings when you're preparing your tax return. The government expects its cut, so you'll need to report any interest you've earned over the tax year. Here's what you need to know about how to pay taxes on your CD interest -- and how much you might owe. Read more: Best Tax Software of 2025 How are CDs taxed? "Interest paid on your CDs will be taxed as ordinary income just like wages when you file your taxes," said Lisa Greene-Lewis,
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Arun Advani, associate professor at Warwick University, told The Telegraph: “It’s clear that there is going to be an increase to demand on defence relative to what we expected before the election. “Either you have to be quite severe in cutting the state even further when public services are struggling or raise the money somehow, which means going for tax. “Some other countries are looking particularly to taxes on wealth at a time when people have been squeezed for some time. The pain is relati
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A certificate of deposit can be a great way to grow your money at a predictable rate. Unlike savings accounts, whose rates can change anytime, your CD rate is fixed for the entire term, so your earnings are guaranteed. However, the government wants its share of those earnings. When it's time to file your tax return, you'll need to report any interest you've earned on your CD over the tax year. You'll also need to pay taxes on a percentage of it. Here's what you need to know to make sure you're
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-20 16:00:00
A little-known open secret that I've learned as a tax editor is that the early weeks of tax season are also when taxpayers can expect the best deals for filing their taxes online. When the calendar shifts to late February and early March, popular services like TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxSlayer and TaxAct tend to raise prices for federal and state returns. The costs of tax pro services that either offer tax return reviews or allow you to hand over your forms to a tax expert who will file your taxes
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A little-known open secret that I've learned as a tax editor is that the early weeks of tax season are also when taxpayers can expect the best deals for filing their taxes online. When the calendar shifts to late February and early March, popular services like TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxSlayer and TaxAct tend to raise prices for federal and state returns. The costs of tax pro services that either offer tax return reviews or allow you to hand over your forms to a tax expert who will file your taxes
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One of the top perks of a certificate of deposit is guaranteed returns. When you open a CD, you know precisely how much interest you'll earn because your rate is fixed for the term. But not all of that interest is yours to keep. The government views any interest accrued on CDs, savings and other deposits as taxable income, which means you must report it and pay the government its share. If you have a CD that's earned interest over the tax year, here's what you need to know. Read more: Best Tax
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-25 16:08:00
Tax season kicks off each year when the IRS startes accepting tax returns at the end of January. But a little-known open secret that I've learned as a tax editor is that the early weeks of tax season are also when taxpayers can expect the best deals for filing their taxes online. When the calendar shifts to late February and early March, popular services like TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxSlayer and TaxAct tend to raise prices for federal and state returns. The costs of tax pro services that either o
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Tax season kicks off each year when the IRS begins accepting tax returns at the end of January. But a little-known open secret that I've learned as a tax editor is that the early weeks of tax season are also when taxpayers can expect the best deals for filing their taxes online. When the calendar shifts to late February and early March, popular services like TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxSlayer and TaxAct tend to raise prices for federal and state returns. The costs of tax pro services that either pr
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-06 19:25:00
Certificates of deposit offer plenty of perks, including guaranteed returns, low risk and federal deposit insurance. But your interest earnings aren't all yours to keep. The government wants its share. The government considers interest on CDs, savings and other deposit accounts as taxable income. That means you must report it on your tax return and pay the appropriate taxes on it. Here's what you need to know if you have money in a CD. Read more: Best Tax Software of 2025 How are CDs taxed?
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-11 19:00:00
There's a lot to love about certificates of deposit. They're low-risk, protected by federal insurance and offer guaranteed returns. But like savings and other deposit accounts, you must pay tax on the interest your CD earns. The government treats interest on CDs and other transaction accounts as taxable income. Read on to learn everything you need to know about paying taxes on your CD investments. Read more: Best Tax Software of 2025 How are CDs taxed? "Interest paid on your CDs will be taxe
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As they say, the only things you can't escape in life are death and taxes. Doing your own taxes has only gotten easier over the years but it’s still plenty confusing, especially with both federal and state rules and rates always in flux. To help you figure out this confusing process, I’ve written a guide on How to Pay Your Taxes Online, and included H&R Block and other competitors to give you more information as you navigate between the seemingly endless options available for your specific tax n
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If you're not able to pay your tax bill by April 15, you can expect a letter from the IRS saying your taxes are overdue. A late tax payment can rack up interest and penalty fees, but it actually land you in jail? The short answer is yes. But it's rarely the first step the Internal Revenue Service takes to get its money. If you owe the IRS money, they'll give you the opportunity to address the issue before it escalates to this extreme. But there are legal consequences for tax evasion or continuo
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TurboTax has been my go-to for self-filing taxes for years. It’s good enough for me—and literally millions of other users. TurboTax has quickly become a favorite among users for its easy-to-use self-filing services, along with easy access to assistance from tax professionals. TurboTax has free self-service for qualifying people, and TurboTax Live Assisted, where you file online with tax expert help if needed, and TurboTax Full Service, where a tax expert will do your taxes and review them with y
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