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Moving expenses are deductible for tax year 2017 and older.
Tax Credits & Deductions

Can I deduct moving expenses on my taxes?

TaxSlayer Editorial Team September 25, 2023
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The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2023 (taxes filed in 2024).   Moving to a new job can be expensive.… Read more
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An Introduction to Online Tax Filing, Tax Filing Basics

Can My Tax Refund be Garnished?

TaxSlayer Editorial Team September 6, 2023
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The Treasury Offset Program (TOP) identifies people and businesses who have overdue debts and uses money that federal… Read more
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Tax Tips

Do I Have to Claim Tips on My Tax Return?

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 8, 2023
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As a server, bartender, or waitress, you probably earn most of your income from tips. People can leave tips in many ways,… Read more
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Pull your prior year information on TaxSlayer
Tax Filing Basics, Tax Tips

Find Last Year’s Tax Info on TaxSlayer

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 7, 2023
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Filing your taxes goes faster when your information – at least some of it – is already in your current return the… Read more
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An Introduction to Online Tax Filing, Tax Tips, Uncategorized

What is a W-2 Tax Form? Here’s What it Means

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 7, 2023
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The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2022 (returns filed in 2023). A W-2 is an official tax document you’ll… Read more
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Tax Tips

Filing Taxes After Name Change and How to Update Your Name 

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 7, 2023
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Filing your taxes after you’ve changed your name might bring up a lot of questions. If you’ve ever legally changed your name,… Read more
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TaxSlayer customer updates his withholdings online ahead of tax season.
Tax Planning, Tax Tips

5 Tax Tips for Summer: Plan Ahead and Save

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 7, 2023
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Tax planning is something you can do any time during the year. Take advantage of the summer months to maximize your tax breaks… Read more
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check your withholdings
Tax News, Tax Tips

What W-4 Allowances Do You Qualify For?

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 7, 2023
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If you start a new job, get married (or divorced), have a baby, or your household income changes for any reason, the amount… Read more
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what is a tax write-off?
Tax Credits & Deductions, Tax Filing Basics

What is a Tax Write-Off?

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 4, 2023
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A tax “write-off” is basically just slang for a tax deduction. It is an expense you can claim on… Read more
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Deducting Business Mileage
Self-Employed Tax Tips

Deducting Business Mileage: The Standard Rate vs. The Actual Expense Method  

TaxSlayer Editorial Team July 31, 2023
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The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2022 (returns filed in 2023).  Deducting the miles you drive for… Read more
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