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Cows, Farming, and Taxes: What You Need to Know

Updated for tax year 2025. If you’re planning to start a farm or already running one, you should know that…

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IRS Extends Tax Deadlines in Some States Due to Natural Disasters

Last updated Oct. 27, 2025. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for taxpayers in areas impacted by…

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Do I Count Utilities on My Taxes?

In certain instances, utility costs can turn into a tax deduction when filing your tax return. Let’s take a look…

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OBBB Limits Tax Credits for ITIN Filers Without SSNs

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), also known as the Working Families Tax Cut Act, introduced several changes to U.S.…

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7 Organizational Tips to Make Tax Filing Easy

There are often two types of tax filers: Those who neatly file their tax information and receipts away in color-coded…

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Can I Claim My Boyfriend or Girlfriend as a Dependent on My Tax Return?

Updated for tax year 2025. If you and your significant other are living together without being married, you probably share…

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Understanding Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)

As a taxpayer, you’ve undoubtedly heard about adjusted gross income, or AGI, which plays a pivotal role in your taxes.…

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How Tax Brackets Work: 2025 Examples and Myth Busting

Updated tax brackets for the year 2025. Your tax bracket shows you the tax rate that you will pay for…

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Tax Basics for Teens: Filing Your First Tax Return

Updated for tax year 2025. Are you filing your taxes for the first time this year? Filing an income tax…

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Form 1099-LTC: What It Is and How to Use It

If you’ve received a 1099-LTC tax form this tax year, it’s likely because you were paid long-term care benefits or…

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Can You Claim Your Parents as Dependents?

Updated for tax year 2025. You know you can claim your kids on your income tax return. But what if…

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Understanding IRS Forms 1095-A, 1095-B, and 1095-C for Health Insurance

If you’ve found yourself with one or more 1095 forms this tax season, you might wonder what they mean for…

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