Taxes

Latest Articles

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  Tax refund amounts continue to lag behind last year, IRS data shows

  With more returns processed, the average refund amount is still trending lower.

  Feb 15, 2019
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  How to track your tax refund

  Taxpayers can follow their refund online, by phone or with a smartphone app.

  Feb 15, 2019
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  Bill Gates believes there’s a ‘misfocus’ on raising taxes on the wealthy

  Some billionaires may be taxed at a lower tax rate than millions of other lower-paid Americans due to how they are taxed.

  Feb 13, 2019
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  Great ways to invest your tax refund

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

  Feb 13, 2019
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  The US government collects trillions of dollars in taxes per year — here’s how they spend it

  We all see a portion of our paychecks being withheld. But where do our tax dollars go?

  Feb 12, 2019
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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.

  Feb 07, 2019
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  Tax deductions that disappeared in 2018

  You may not need to itemize your deductions this year.

  Feb 01, 2019
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  State taxes: South Carolina

  South Carolina has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

  Jan 31, 2019
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  Do you have to pay taxes on an inheritance?

  It depends — here’s what you need to know.

  Jan 30, 2019
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  The latest government shutdown cost the US economy $11B. Here’s how that compares to past shutdowns

  The latest government shutdown was the longest and most expensive shutdown in US history.

  Jan 29, 2019