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The Biggest Tax Mistake You Are Making

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Avoid This Costly Tax Mistake

If you’re a small business owner or sole proprietor, the biggest tax mistake you’re making may have nothing to do with the actual filing of your return. It could have everything to do with your estimated tax payments—specifically when you fail to pay them. Failing to pay your quarterly taxes could lead to penalties come tax time. No one wants to be surprised by owing the government money on April 15th. To avoid that unpleasantness, you need to set aside some...

How New Same-Sex Marriage Laws Are Impacting Taxes

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Same-Sex Marriage & Taxes

With more and more states legalizing same-sex marriage, many long-time partners can finally enter legally recognized unions. But many of these happy couples will find their tax returns looking a bit different (and perhaps more complicated) the next time they file. Here are some common tax questions answered for all the lucky newlyweds:

5 Tax Deductions to Keep Track Of

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Did You Pay Uncle Sam Too Much?

The deadline for filing 2013 taxes has come and gone, and your tax return is filed. Did you make sure to include all the deductions you were eligible for? You may have overlooked some common tax-deductible items on last year’s taxes, but they could earn you more money back next year. From charities to educator expenses, make the most of your cash-back potential in 2014.

It’s Never Too Early to Prepare for Next Year’s Tax Return

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Preparing Now = Less Headaches Later

A lot of people find the tax season stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some things you can do now to make next year’s tax season much easier, and make sure you’re poised to get the most out of your tax return.

How Moving to Another State Affects Your Taxes

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Moving & The Tax Ramifications

Moving is always a stressful experience, but it can be especially trying if you are moving to a different state. Not only is it very possible that you will have to contend with minor culture shock, but there are lots of little details to take into account. Everyone should have a checklist of things to take care of when they move to a new home; that checklist becomes especially important when you are moving across state lines. Here are just a few things that...

How to Survive an IRS Audit

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How To Survive An Audit

Odds are you will never be audited, as only about one percent of taxpayers receive audit requests from the IRS. However, if you do receive notification that you have been chosen to be audited, you can get through it by following some of these guidelines. Here are some tips on successfully surviving an IRS audit:

How to Invest Your Tax Return

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Should I Invest My Tax Refund?

Everyone looks forward to receiving their tax refund each year with great expectations. Oh the possibilities! Vacation! A new dress! But wait—think twice before you spend that refund frivolously. Just like your impressive vacation tan, the thrill of spending your tax refund will fade all too quickly. Instead of blowing through your refund all at once, think of your refund as an investment. The government essentially forced you to save this money (they just...

3 Reasons Your Tax Return Might be Audited

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3 Reasons For An Audit

There’s one dreaded word all taxpayers hate: audit. However, learning a little bit more about what could trigger an audit may help alleviate some of the stress associated with the process. While the prospect of an audit can seem daunting, it’s not as bad as you may think. In fact, less than one percent of all individual tax returns are audited by the IRS each year, and the audit rate could fall even lower due to shortages of personnel and funding. There are, however,...

How Do I Know If My Tax Extension Was Accepted?

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3 Things To Keep In Mind

Hardly anyone thinks fondly on tax season, which involves complicated forms and financial stress. For those people who were not able to meet the April 15th tax deadline and filed for an extension as a result, here are the three most important things you need to know.

Why Hasn’t My Tax Return Come Yet?

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Follow These Steps To Track Your Refund

Filing your tax return was stressful, but now that it’s done you know the amount you’ve got coming and you can’t wait to get your hands on it. This is understandable; we all usually have that refund earmarked for something. That’s why it can be so frustrating when your tax refund doesn’t arrive on time. Read on to learn what to do if you’ve been waiting an exceptionally long time for your tax refund.

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