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Mutual fund taxes

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

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Cryptocurrency taxes: A guide

The IRS is stepping up enforcement on potential tax evasion by looking more closely at who’s exchanging cryptocurrencies.

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Missed tax deadline: What to do

If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, don’t panic — but act fast.

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How to file for a tax extension

Applying for more time to file your taxes is easy. Just don’t put off paying your tax bill.

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How are mutual funds taxed?

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Wash-sale rule: What to avoid when selling your investments for a tax loss

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a women on her phone sitting at a table as she presumably goes through her account

Is credit card interest tax-deductible?

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Standard deduction amount for 2021-2022: How much it is and when to take it

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What happens if you don’t file taxes?

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Investing

NFT tax guide: 6 top tips for non-fungible token creators and investors

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Taxes

Child and dependent care tax credit: Who qualifies and how to get up to $8,000 in credits

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Loans

Are personal loans taxable and considered income?

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Latest Articles

How are mutual funds taxed?

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

3 min read Aug 04, 2022
Wash-sale rule: What to avoid when selling your investments for a tax loss

Here’s what a wash sale is and how to easily avoid it while securing your tax write-off.

5 min read Aug 02, 2022
Cryptocurrency taxes: A guide to tax rules for Bitcoin, Ethereum and more

The IRS is stepping up enforcement on potential tax evasion by looking more closely at who’s exchanging cryptocurrencies.

6 min read Jul 19, 2022
Is credit card interest tax-deductible?

Interest paid on outstanding student loan debt, mortgage and home equity loan debt, business expenses, and interest on money borrowed to purchase investment property qualifies for a deduction.

3 min read Jul 07, 2022
Missed the tax deadline? Here’s what you should do

If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, don’t panic — but act fast.

4 min read Apr 19, 2022
Standard deduction amount for 2021-2022: How much it is and when to take it

Typically, taxpayers have two options: Take the itemized deductions or take the standard deduction.

3 min read Apr 18, 2022
What happens if you don’t file taxes?

Regardless of what may cause a person to miss the tax-filing deadline, there are potential consequences.

5 min read Apr 18, 2022
How to file for a tax extension with the IRS

Applying for more time to file your taxes is easy. Just don’t put off paying your tax bill.

3 min read Apr 15, 2022
When are taxes due? Tax deadlines for 2022

The fast-approaching deadline for filing your 2021 taxes is April 18, 2022.

2 min read Apr 11, 2022
NFT tax guide: 6 top tips for non-fungible token creators and investors

Here are six things that those involved in creating and trading NFTs need to know.

5 min read Apr 11, 2022