Customer Question: Missing Form 1099-MISC
*Customer question found on Facebook, Twitter, and TaxAct’s Blog. Question: In 2015, I worked for a start-up and was paid as an independent…
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Education Tax Credits and Deductions — Too Good to Be True?
In the “You Got This” Weekly Series, we will answer a question from our customers found on Facebook, Twitter, TaxAct’s Blog, and around the…
Owe Too Much Tax? 4 Ways to Lower and Pay Your Tax Bill
For some people, not getting a big income tax refund is a terrible disappointment. The only thing worse is having…
Where’s My Refund? Step-by-Step Timeline of your Tax Refund
From the time you prepare and file your tax return, to the day you find your tax refund in your…
How to Maximize Tax Deductions and Credits
Paying income taxes is the civic duty of all Americans, with the money helping to pay for national defense, highways,…
How to File a Crowdfunding Campaign on Your Tax Return
In the “You Got This” Weekly Series, we will answer a question from our customers found on Facebook, Twitter, TaxAct’s Blog, and around the…
10 Tax Deductions Every Current and Future Retiree Should Know
You’ve finally reached your 66th birthday, and it’s time to say goodbye to the daily grind and set off on…
Is a 401(k) the Right Way to Save for Retirement?
The 401(k) retirement plan, first popularized in the 1980s, is an excellent way to put aside money for retirement. Like…
4 Ways to Deduct Interest on Your Tax Return
For many people, home mortgage interest is the most important tax deduction they take. It’s not the only type of…
Set Your Own Financial Limits (And Stick to Them)
Many money guidelines are helpful tools, but generic personal finance advice can end up hurting your wallet. For obvious reasons,…
10 Job-Related Tax Benefits That Could Save You Some Serious Money
There’s more to a good job than a steady paycheck. Full-time employment can earn you all sorts of perks —…
Release Yourself from the Shackles of Credit Card Debt
Getting financially fit is the second most common New Year’s resolution, after weight loss, of course. For many Americans, getting…