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Nearly 36 million Americans are eligible for the expanded credit.

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You’ll need to know your MAGI to determine whether you qualify for certain tax benefits.

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Financial scams exist throughout the year but escalate before and during tax season.

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If you owe taxes but can’t afford to pay them, you have a few options.

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Certain windfalls and profits are considered capital gains. Here’s how to determine what you’ll owe.

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Mutual fund taxes can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.

Is it better to file as married filing separately or married filing jointly

Should you file your taxes as “married filing jointly” or “married filing separately?” Here’s how to decide.

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Home sales may incur capital gains taxes. Here’s how to keep as much profit in your pocket as possible.

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Nearly 36 million Americans are eligible for the expanded credit.

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The bill proposes making the credit permanently fully refundable. Here’s what to know.

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Let’s get down to brass tacks. Do you know basic tax details? Take our quiz and find out.

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

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The interest on the home you bought for your in-laws may be deductible in these cases.

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While you can’t deduct your grandkids’ college costs, you can get a different tax break.

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It’s possible you could use passive losses from real estate to offset a Roth conversion.

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IRA fees are tax-deductible if you use outside assets to pay them.