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Taking care of tax details
Taking care of tax business when it rears its head throughout the year, and not just in April, is to your benefit.
1 min read Apr 15, 2005 -
Changing your tax address
It’s tempting to try to fly under the IRS’s radar. That’s not always a good idea.
2 min read Apr 15, 2005 -
Partner’s insurance produces big tax bill
Company-provided benefits to an employee’s domestic partner are counted as the employee’s income. Our expert offers some ways to reduce the unexpected IRS bite.
1 min read Apr 12, 2005 -
Death and taxes: the inevitable
What happens when the inevitable taxes and death intersect in federal estate tax laws?
3 min read Apr 02, 2005 -
Earned income tax credit
The earned income tax credit provides a break for lower and moderate wage workers.
1 min read Apr 01, 2005 -
Finding your filing status
Perplexed by the status options on your return? You’re not alone. Learn about them and find the best one for you.
2 min read Apr 01, 2005 -
Chapter 2: Forms and filing
Even if the bulk of your taxes are paid through withholding, filing a return will sort out the nitty-gritty.
1 min read Apr 01, 2005 -
Chapter 6: Closing details
Year-round tax housekeeping can ensure that your appropriate tax bills are paid.
1 min read Apr 01, 2005 -
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Tax Basics: Tax Basics
Filing taxes is one of the unpleasant certainties of life, but the process doesn’t have to be your worst, or most costly, nightmare. In fact, sometimes you can make the tax system pay off, if you know [...]
1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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