Coronavirus and Stock Market Drops: What They Could Mean for Next Year’s Taxes
The onset of Coronavirus, or COVID-19, resulted in many changes to our daily lives. School closures have led to forced…
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Now Available: TaxAct’s Free Stimulus Registration Service
TaxAct’s free Stimulus Registration service has been designed to help millions of Americans submit their information to the IRS in…
Everything You Need to Know About the First Stimulus Payments
Last updated: April 15, 2020 Now available: TaxAct's Stimulus Registration If you aren't required to file a tax return and…
Impact of COVID-19 on Taxes
Now Available: TaxAct's Stimulus Registration Need to register for your stimulus payment? Find out here. Last updated: April 13, 2020…
Spring Cleaning, Sparking Joy and… Taxes? Donations and Deductions
When Marie Kondo and her revolutionary method of tidying swept (pun intended) the nation a few years ago, we're willing…
Plain Talk About Tax Software: Why Things that Start “Free” Don’t Always Stay Free
“Free" is a powerful word in the business of… well, nearly everything. Everyone wants something for nothing. After all, we…
HSA vs. FSA: How Does Your Health Plan Affect Your Taxes
“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be…
Paying Off Credit Card Debt: 3 Strategies that Actually Work
Search Google for “how to pay off credit card debt" will undoubtedly return a slew of results promising a “big…
What is a Retirement Plan Withdrawal Penalty: 7 Things You Need to Know
When life throws a financial curve ball your way — and the funds you have on hand just don’t cut…
Refunds delayed for some early filers this tax season
Updated for tax season 2019* Are you among the many Americans who file your taxes early so you can get…
Earned Income vs. Adjusted Gross Income
Gross income. Adjusted gross income. Earned income. Net income. Taxable income. When you’re trying to do your taxes, they all…
5 Smart Ways to Spend Your Income Tax Refund
Refunds can do big things when used wisely. When you think about how to spend your tax refund this year,…