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Before you begin tax filing, test your knowledge with these basic tax questions.
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Find out how to qualify for an exception to the rules on early distributions.
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Exemptions are like deductions. You can claim $4,050 each for yourself and family members.
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You could claim that huge loss if you meet certain criteria. Here are the rules.
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Check out the individual income tax rates and earnings to which they apply for 2015.
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Victims of Hurricane Matthew or other disasters may claim losses early to get cash.
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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.