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Child Tax Credit

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If you claim at least one qualifying child as a dependent on your tax return, you may be eligible for the child tax credit. … Read more
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Filing Taxes for YouTubers, Bloggers, and Other Social Media Influencers

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Estimated Taxes for the Self-Employed

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How Does FAFSA Affect My Taxes?

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What is FAFSA?  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form completed each year by college students… Read more
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File For Free With TaxSlayer

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If you’re looking for a fast and free way to file your taxes, you’ve come to the right place. TaxSlayer Simply… Read more
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Can You Claim the Earned Income Tax Credit?

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The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax credit for low to moderate-income families who meet the specific… Read more
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Filing Taxes for Previous Years Online

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Life is full of curveballs, and sometimes things just slip through the cracks. If you have taxes that are past due, you’re… Read more
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Etsy Shop Owners: You Might Have to Collect Sales Tax for Online Sales

TaxSlayer Editorial Team October 7, 2020
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The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2020 (taxes filed 2021).  Historically, a state… Read more
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How to File Taxes Without a Social Security Number

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Most U.S. citizens use a Social Security number (SSN) as their identification number when they do their taxes. However,… Read more
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