Tax Basics: Tax Basics
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Published April 01, 2005
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Chapter 1: Withholding
For most folks, taxes start with withholding. See if you’re doing it right. -
Chapter 2: Forms and filing
Learn the nitty-gritty of finding whether you have to file, and if so on what form and with which tax table. -
Chapter 3: Deductions
You had better know your deductions if you want to pay the least amount of tax. -
Chapter 4: Credits
Credits are even better than deductions, because they reduce taxes more. Know which ones you qualify for. -
Chapter 5: Life events and taxes
Plan to own a home? Raise a family? Start a business? As your life changes, so will your tax needs. -
Chapter 6: Closing details
These are the little details that are the difference between owing and not owing the IRS.
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