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Filing Taxes

Filing taxes is an annual chore, and the tax code is complicated. Find tax forms and advice you need to file your tax return this year and pay the IRS.

Tax Basics

What is adjusted gross income (AGI)

Your adjusted gross income, or AGI, is your gross income minus a handful of items. Here’s how it works and why it matters.

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What is tax fraud?

Tax fraud can come with hefty penalties and fines, even jail time. Tax evasion is a type of fraud. But tax avoidance is legal.

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Tax evasion vs. tax avoidance

Al Capone may be the face of tax evasion and all that can go wrong if you purposefully don’t pay your taxes. But tax avoidance is legal, and even encouraged by financial experts.

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What is gross income?

Gross income is your total pay, before deductions or taxes are taken out. It plays a big role in some key personal finance calculations.

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