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  2022-2023 tax brackets and federal income tax rates

  Filing your 2022 taxes and unsure about your tax bracket? Bankrate can help.

  4 min read Jan 17, 2023
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  2021 tax brackets

  Reviewing your 2021 taxes and have questions about your tax bracket? Bankrate can help.

  1 min read Jan 17, 2023
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  Tax refund schedule 2023: How long it takes to get your tax refund

  Discover how long it may take to receive your tax refund in 2023.

  3 min read Jan 12, 2023
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  H&R Block review 2023 (tax year 2022)

  H&R Block is the best bet for those who qualify for the free edition and want the convenience of multiple filing options.

  4 min read Dec 23, 2022
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  End-of-year tips to get ahead of tax season

  Expert advice on what to do in December to get ready for April.

  5 min read Dec 02, 2022
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  What is an LLC?

  An LLC can simplify tax filing and reduce the legal liability of its members.

  3 min read Nov 11, 2022
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  Donor-advised funds: A popular tax-advantaged way to give to charity

  Here’s how a donor-advised fund works and why it may be an attractive option for the wealthy.

  4 min read Oct 05, 2022
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  Capital gains tax on real estate and selling your home

  How to lessen the tax liability, so you can keep as much profit in your pocket as possible.

  6 min read Aug 25, 2022
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  How are mutual funds taxed?

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

  3 min read Aug 04, 2022
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  7 top tax tips for investors

  Pay particular attention to these areas and you may find some new ways to save on what you owe.

  5 min read Apr 06, 2022
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  Child and dependent care tax credit: Who qualifies and how to get up to $8,000 in credits

  The credit was confusing even before Congress revamped it for 2021.

  7 min read Apr 01, 2022
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  Can a Roth IRA be used for college?

  Here’s how to use a Roth IRA to pay for your child’s college tuition.

  4 min read Mar 28, 2022
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  Earned income tax credit (EITC): What it is and who qualifies 

  This popular tax break can be one of the trickiest.

  5 min read Mar 24, 2022
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  Need to report cryptocurrency on your taxes? Here’s how to use Form 8949 to do it

  Here’s what to know about declaring your capital gains and losses when using Form 8949.

  6 min read Mar 11, 2022
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  Where’s my refund? How to track your tax refund

  It’s easy to track the status of your tax refund online.

  4 min read Mar 03, 2022
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  Filing your taxes soon? Here’s how COVID-19 relief could affect what you owe

  The coronavirus pandemic is making this year’s tax season complex.

  7 min read Mar 02, 2022