Personal Income Taxes
Taxes are inevitable, but if you are educated, you can soften their impact. Learn about tax and money organization, income taxes and other topics in the Taxes channel.
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FUTA, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, was written into law in 1939 in response to the Great Depression and, as we discovered during the COVID-19 pandemic, it still has great relevance today.
It's pretty certain that you'll have to pay taxes in April. But did you realize there are some things you need to do before Dec. 31 in order to lower that tax burden?
By Dave Roos
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Americans didn't always pay income taxes. When did that start and what was behind the creation of the IRS?
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While many Americans have seen their tax refunds go down under the new tax laws, we have some strategies to increase your tax refund.
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Taxpayers in the U.S. were accustomed to taking a personal deduction off their taxes for themselves and their dependents. But the tax reform laws have eliminated that. So, will their taxes go up or down?
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The most sweeping tax overhaul in decades became law in December 2017. What should U.S. taxpayers do in 2018 to benefit from the tax code changes?
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You've probably heard the phrase "tax deductions" a hundred times. But what does it mean? And how can you be sure you're taking all the tax deductions you're entitled to?
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So-called sin taxes, excise taxes on things the government deems dangerous, can discourage bad behavior, but can they be too effective?
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Although you can't write off home improvements on your taxes, there are several ways you can get tax breaks for home renovations if you follow the guidelines.
If there's anything certain in this world, it's that kids ask tons of questions. Sure, you may know what to say when they ask why dogs bark or why the sky is blue, but when your kids want to know about paying taxes, what should you tell them?
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If you're not the organized type, your tax returns may be languishing in a forgotten file folder in a closet. But never fear — if you need one for a mortgage or loan application and can't find it, the IRS can help you out. Pretty easily, too.
Nobody wants their business to operate at a loss. But come tax time, you might at least be able to get some help if your business is in the red.
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Applying for a federal tax ID number couldn't be simpler. All you need is a computer, a telephone or access to a post office.
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This might be the scariest phrase in the English language: tax audit. But not every missive you receive from the IRS is going to be bad news.
By Susan Sherwood
Losing your job is extremely tough financially, even with unemployment benefits. Don't get surprised come tax time.
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