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How Income Taxes Work

If you've ever filled out a 1040, you know the U.S. tax system and the agency that keeps it going are complex and mystifying entities. Get the lowdown on this essential piece of the U.S. government. More »


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Does the IRS really want your World of Warcraft gold?

When online sales of virtual assets for hundreds and thousands of dollars became commonplace, the IRS took notice. Find out how the IRS could tax entirely virtual transactions.

Filing Income Taxes

Are you spiraling toward tax day with questions still unanswered? Uncertainty and confusion can cause us to procrastinate, but these insider tips will take you past April 15 with your sanity still intact.

How Capital Gains Tax Works

You already know that when you sell your stocks, you've got to pay taxes on the profits. But did you know you're supposed to pay taxes for selling your old comic books, too?

How Income Taxes Work

If you've ever filled out a 1040, you know the U.S. tax system and the agency that keeps it going are complex and mystifying entities. Get the lowdown on this essential piece of the U.S. government.

How to Organize Your Taxes and Money

The first key to financial sanity is organization. Our downloadable daily references help you keep up with all your important information so you can start budgeting and focusing on your future.


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