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Tax Identity Theft: How It Happens and Ways to Prevent It

TaxSlayer February 1, 2022
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Tax identity theft has been the most common form of identity theft reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for the… Read more
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Tax Law Changes, Tax News

Need-to-Know Tax Reform

TaxSlayer December 31, 2020
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act took effect in 2018. Some of the changes outlined in the act are permanent, while others will expire… Read more
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Military Tax Tips

4 Tips for Filing Taxes on Your Own in the Military

TaxSlayer May 22, 2019
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The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2019 (taxes filed in 2020). Serving in the military brings… Read more
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Moonlighting
Self-Employed Tax Tips, Tax Tips

Moonlighting: What it Means for Your Taxes

TaxSlayer March 4, 2018
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The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2019 (taxes filed in 2020).  Turning a hobby into income… Read more
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Self-Employed Tax Tips, Tax Tips

Choosing Your Business Structure: PC vs. LLC

TaxSlayer March 3, 2018
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The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2019 (taxes filed in 2020).  If you are deciding whether… Read more
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5 Types of Business Tax
Self-Employed Tax Tips, Tax Tips

5 Types of Business Tax for Small Business Owners

TaxSlayer March 1, 2018
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Like businesses themselves, business taxes come in all shapes and sizes. One size does not fit all. Below are five types,… Read more
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Self Employed Defined
Self-Employed Tax Tips

Freelancer, Independent Contractor, Self-Employed?

TaxSlayer February 28, 2018
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Q: Am I a freelancer or independent contractor?  A: You’re self-employed.    In the world of working adults, if you… Read more
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Credits v Deductions
Tax Credits & Deductions

Credits v. Deductions

TaxSlayer February 27, 2018
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What do tax deductions and tax credits have in common? Well, both can lower your tax bill, and both are considered… Read more
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Tax Season Checklist
Tax Tips

Tax Season Checklist

TaxSlayer February 14, 2018
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This article was last edited on September 19, 2018. For updated information on tax checklists, read more here. Have these… Read more
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Avoid these 5 common tax return errors
Tax Tips

Avoid these 5 common tax return errors

TaxSlayer January 16, 2018
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This article was last edited on January 16, 2018. For updated information on filing mistakes, read more here. You don’t… Read more
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