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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Delaware state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Delaware uses a graduated rate to determine tax liability.
1 min read Jan 06, 2022 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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