Taxes

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  Paying down debt with your tax refund? Here’s how to get the most bang for your buck

  Pay down debt that hurts your credit score first.

  Feb 27, 2019
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  What to do if you owe taxes and can’t afford to pay them

  You might face a tax bill instead of a refund this year. Here’s what to do if you don’t have the cash.

  Feb 26, 2019
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  This was the average tax return last year

  The IRS issued more than 111 million refunds last year. Here’s how much money was refunded.

  Feb 21, 2019
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  State taxes: Arizona

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

  Feb 19, 2019
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  State taxes: California

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

  Feb 18, 2019
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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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  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