Taxes

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  Shop these sales tax holidays to save on back-to-school shopping

  Many states are waiving taxes on clothes, computers and classroom supplies.

  Jul 15, 2019
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  IRS releases draft of ‘improved’ Form W-4 — here’s what it looks like

  The new form is expected to be in use for tax year 2020.

  May 31, 2019
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  Is a state with no income tax better or worse?

  State politicians tout the pros of killing the income tax. Are their claims backed by facts?

  May 27, 2019
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  5 great ways to invest your IRS tax refund

  For a lot of people, a tax refund represents the largest influx of money they will receive all year long.

  Apr 15, 2019
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  Here’s how long you should keep old IRS tax records

  Here’s what to know about records to hang on to and how long you should keep them.

  Apr 15, 2019
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  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.

  Apr 12, 2019
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  Changes to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction hitting taxpayers hard

  Here’s how residents in high-tax states can try to minimize the hit from the new $10,000 cap.

  Apr 10, 2019
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  How and why to adjust your IRS tax withholding for 2019

  No one likes surprise tax bills from Uncle Sam.

  Apr 09, 2019
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  Open an IRA before the tax deadline to save on taxes

  It’s not too late to get a tax deduction for your IRA contributions.

  Mar 25, 2019
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  How long it takes to get your tax refund

  Getting a refund this year? Here’s how long you can expect to wait.

  Mar 20, 2019