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Value-added tax (VAT): What it is and how it works
Value-added tax (VAT) is the international alternative to U.S. sales tax.
3 min read Dec 16, 2021 -
Do I have to file taxes? How much do you have to make?
You must consider three factors: your age, filing status and income.
6 min read Dec 15, 2021 -
Kansas state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Kansas has three state income tax rates: 3.10%, 5.25% and 5.70%.
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Minnesota state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Minnesota has four tax rates: 5.35%, 6.80%, 7.85% and 9.85%.
2 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Colorado state taxes 2021-2022: Income and sales tax rates
Colorado’s state income tax rate is a flat 4.55% of your federal taxable income.
1 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Itemized deductions: What they are and how they work
An itemized deduction is a qualifying expense that may reduce how much you owe in taxes.
2 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
6 unusual year-end tax strategies for investors
If you’re an investor, you’ll want to optimize your tax situation with strategies beyond the traditional ones.
4 min read Dec 01, 2021 -
Kentucky state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Kentucky uses a flat income tax rate of 5% for single and married filers.
1 min read Nov 24, 2021 -
Michigan state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Michigan residents pay an income tax rate of 4.25%.
1 min read Nov 24, 2021 -
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.
5 min read Nov 18, 2021
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