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• What is the long-term capital gains tax?

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

  6 min read Feb 25, 2021

  

• 2020-2021 federal income tax brackets and rates

  View IRS income tax brackets for single, married and head of household filings.

  3 min read Feb 12, 2021

  

• How to use a personal loan to pay your tax bill

  If you owe money to the IRS, you may want to consider taking out a personal loan.

  4 min read Jan 28, 2021

  

• 2020-2021 gift tax: What it is, how it works and who has to pay it

  A special tax return is triggered if you give a gift and exceed the gift tax limit.

  3 min read Jan 22, 2021

  

• When are taxes due? Tax deadlines for 2021

  The deadline for filing your 2020 taxes is April 15, 2021. Here’s what else to know.

  2 min read Jan 15, 2021

  

• IRS delays the start of tax filing season until Feb. 12

  The agency usually starts accepting tax returns in late January.

  1 min read Jan 15, 2021

  

• See which tax credits you qualify for

  Tax credits are subtracted directly from your tax bill and can create substantial savings on your taxes.

  4 min read Jan 09, 2021

  

• 2021 Form W-4: How to fill it out

  This guide will walk you through how to fill out the form and other considerations.

  3 min read Jan 09, 2021

  

• Modified adjusted gross income (MAGI): What it is and how to calculate it

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

  2 min read Jan 09, 2021

  

• Marginal vs. effective tax rate: What’s the difference?

  These both help taxpayers understand how much they owe the IRS.

  3 min read Jan 09, 2021