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Tax Basics: Tax Basics

  • 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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