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Filing Taxes for Previous Years

TaxSlayer Editorial Team March 9, 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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What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your 2022 Tax Bill

TaxSlayer Editorial Team March 8, 2023
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While many Americans get a tax refund from the IRS each year, some taxpayers owe. Sometimes the bill can be… 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 March 7, 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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Unemployed Tax Filing Questions
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Can You Get a Tax Refund When You Are on Unemployment? 

TaxSlayer Editorial Team February 24, 2023
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If you are receiving unemployment compensation, it’s important to understand how it can affect your taxes. You may still… Read more
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Tax FAQs

TaxSlayer Editorial Team February 15, 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 taxpayers,… Read more
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Understanding the Mortgage Interest Deduction

TaxSlayer Editorial Team February 13, 2023
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The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2022 (returns filed in 2023). The mortgage interest deduction… Read more
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File Taxes for Free With TaxSlayer

TaxSlayer Editorial Team February 7, 2023
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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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Tax Filing Basics

Taxes for Teens: A Beginner’s Guide

TaxSlayer Editorial Team February 7, 2023
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Your teen has entered the workforce and is receiving a paycheck. Now is a great time to start talking… Read more
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Self-Employed Tax Tips, Tax Tips

Etsy Shop Owners: You Might Have to Collect Sales Tax for Online Sales

TaxSlayer Editorial Team January 31, 2023
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Historically, a state could only tax sales by businesses with a physical nexus in the state. A nexus is simply a connection… Read more
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Tax Tips

Tax Records: What You Need to Keep and For How Long

TaxSlayer Editorial Team January 30, 2023
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Once you file and your tax return is accepted, you may never need to use those documents again. But the IRS can … Read more
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