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Tax Filing Basics

An Overview of State and Local Taxes

TaxSlayer Editorial Team September 12, 2023
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The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2022 (taxes filed 2023).  States use the revenue earned… Read more
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Tax Tips

Claiming Your Parent as Your Dependent

TaxSlayer Editorial Team September 12, 2023
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This article is up to date and accounts for tax law changes for tax year 2023 (tax returns filed in 2024).   Some… Read more
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An Introduction to Online Tax Filing, Tax Filing Basics

4 of the Cheapest Ways to File Your Taxes Online in 2023

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 31, 2023
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The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2022 (returns filed in 2023). Just because you’re looking for the … Read more
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Tax Tips

How to File Taxes Without a Social Security Number

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 29, 2023
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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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COVID-19 and Stimulus Tax Resources, Tax Tips

Filing Taxes for Previous Years

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 24, 2023
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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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Tax Tips

Tax FAQs

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 7, 2023
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The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2022 (taxes filed 2023).  If you’re like most… Read more
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Tax Tips

Your Debt Was Forgiven But It May Be Taxed

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 7, 2023
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Many Americans take on debt to pay for education, buy houses, cars, and other expenses. But you may find yourself with more… Read more
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Tax Tips

Early Retirement Withdrawals and Your Taxes

TaxSlayer Editorial Team June 20, 2023
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Withdrawing money from a qualified retirement plan or IRA is tempting when you’re in need of money for medical bills, home… Read more
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Tax Tips

What is Form 1099-R?

TaxSlayer Editorial Team June 6, 2023
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Form 1099-R, Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts,… Read more
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Tax Credits & Deductions

Child Tax Credit

TaxSlayer Editorial Team May 10, 2023
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If you claim at least one qualifying child as a dependent on your tax return, you may be… Read more
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