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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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  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
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  Alaska state taxes 2021-2022: Income and sales tax rates

  Alaska doesn’t impose a state income tax rate or a sales tax.

  1 min read Jan 25, 2022
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  Delaware state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates

  Delaware uses a graduated rate to determine tax liability.

  1 min read Jan 06, 2022
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  Idaho state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates

  In Idaho, income tax rates range from 1 to 6.5 percent.

  2 min read Jan 05, 2022
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  New Jersey state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates

  Single and separate filers in New Jersey have seven tax rates, while joint filers have eight.

  2 min read Jan 04, 2022
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  15 types of tax-free and non-taxable income

  Uncle Sam gets a cut of just about all types of income, but some does escape tax.

  4 min read Jan 03, 2022
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  What is an underpayment penalty? Definition and examples

  The IRS charges a penalty for not paying enough toward your tax obligation throughout the year.

  3 min read Jan 03, 2022
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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
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  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
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  Kansas state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates

  Kansas has three state income tax rates: 3.10%, 5.25% and 5.70%.

  2 min read Dec 06, 2021
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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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  Georgia state taxes 2020-2021: Income and sales tax rates

  There are six tax brackets for Georgia income taxes: 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5% and 5.75%.

  2 min read Nov 17, 2021
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  Connecticut state taxes 2020-2021: Income and sales tax rates

  There are seven income tax brackets in Connecticut: 3%, 5%, 5.5%, 6.0%, 6.5%, 6.9% and 6.99%.

  2 min read Nov 15, 2021
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  Is a state with no income tax better or worse for your finances?

  Before taking a side in the debate, consider these factors.

  6 min read Nov 12, 2021