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What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?

Find out how the Earned Income Tax Credit can impact your tax return.

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What is Form 1040A?

Learn about the filing requirements for Form 1040A, including the types of income you can report, from our own TaxAct…

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What is Form 1040EZ?

Find out what the filing requirements are for Form 1040EZ.

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How do I know if I need to file a tax return?

Depending on your gross income, you may need to file. Read on to learn more.

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9 Ways You’re Throwing Money Away

We all waste money at some point. Remember that fancy juicer you bought thinking you would eat more vegetables if only you had…

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Why filing your own taxes is beneficial to your financial health

Filing your taxes may not be a task you look forward to, but making the decision to file your own…

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How to know if your charitable contributions are going to the right place

An estimated $373 billion was donated to charitable causes in the United States during 2015, according to the charity watchdog…

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Candy Tax – When Halloween Becomes a Delicious Financial Lesson

Telling a child the only two guarantees in life are death and taxes may be an appropriately terrifying expression for…

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The keys to home ownership when you’re self-employed

People who choose to work for themselves tend to like a certain amount of independence. It takes a lot of gumption…

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4 Ways to Lower Your Tax Bill Now

It’s easy to only think of your taxes during tax season. However, people who are financially savvy know making changes…

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How to Repay Federal Student Loans

Did you know almost 43 million Americans have federal student loans? With nearly $1.7 trillion in total student loan debt, many Americans…

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Which College Savings Plan is Right for You?

If you want to give your kids a head start in saving for college, there are a variety of ways…

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