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• Tax lesson for teachers: Educator expenses can be written off

  Teachers can deduct classroom supplies, professional development courses and more.

  2 min read Mar 24, 2017

  

• 5 stupid tax mistakes to avoid this filing season

  These dumb tax moves can affect your personal finances well beyond tax season.

  2 min read Mar 22, 2017

  

• Capital gains tax: Your income helps determine what you pay

  Your income determines whether you’re taxed on the profits you make from investing.

  3 min read Mar 21, 2017

  

• Beware these 5 terrible tax surprises

  Tax law is complex, even for the experts. Watch out for these trip-ups.

  3 min read Mar 20, 2017

  

• When a traditional IRA makes the most tax sense

  You get a deduction upfront, but income limits apply if your employer offers a plan.

  2 min read Mar 17, 2017

  

• The earned income tax credit a boon for those who qualify, but it’s complicated

  The earned income tax credit could wipe out your tax bill plus get you a refund.

  4 min read Mar 16, 2017

  

• IRS Schedule A deductions can lower your tax bill

  It’s true! There are some good taxes, and you can use them to reduce your IRS bill.

  2 min read Mar 14, 2017

  

• Tax credits help with higher education

  Families can get help via the American opportunity and lifetime learning tax credits.

  3 min read Mar 10, 2017

  

• The IRS has over $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds. Is any of it yours?

  The agency is sitting on over $1 billion in unclaimed refunds. See if you qualify.

  2 min read Mar 08, 2017

  

• 2 ways to deduct your home office on your taxes

  Determine which is best for you — the simplified or the regular home office deduction.

  4 min read Mar 07, 2017