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

TaxSlayer Editorial Team March 1, 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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What Counts as Taxable and Non-Taxable Income for 2023 

TaxSlayer Editorial Team February 27, 2023
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You may receive a payment from sources outside of your job and wonder whether you need to report that income on your tax return.… Read more
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Tax Filing Basics, Tax Tips

Cryptocurrency Taxes – A Guide to Reporting Bitcoin and Others

TaxSlayer Editorial Team February 8, 2023
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If you’ve received, mined, invested, or simply taken an interest in virtual currencies, it’s important to understand… Read more
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Military Tax Tips

Moving for the Military: PCS Tax Questions Answered

TaxSlayer Editorial Team February 6, 2023
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When you’re in the armed forces, you may moved to a new state every couple of years. If… Read more
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Tax Credits & Deductions, Tax Filing Basics, Tax Tips

Tax FAQs for College Students

TaxSlayer Editorial Team February 2, 2023
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If you’ve never filed a tax return on your own before, you may be wondering what’s expected of you now that you’re a high school… Read more
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An Introduction to Online Tax Filing, Tax Filing Basics, Tax Tips

Filing Georgia State Taxes – an Overview

TaxSlayer Editorial Team January 30, 2023
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Every state in America has different tax laws. If you’re filing in Georgia for the first time, you may not know… Read more
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Self-Employed Tax Tips, Tax Credits & Deductions

The Home Office Tax Deduction for In-home Daycare Providers

TaxSlayer Editorial Team January 30, 2023
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When you run an in-home daycare facility, you’re probably going to use the same areas for business… Read more
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Tax Life Events

Co-Parenting: How Child Support and Shared Custody Affect Your Taxes

TaxSlayer Editorial Team January 16, 2023
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The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2022 (returns filed in 2023). Splitting the responsibilities… Read more
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Tax Credits & Deductions, Tax Filing Basics

Filing State Taxes in California

TaxSlayer Editorial Team January 6, 2023
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The state of California does collect personal income tax. If you live… Read more
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Self-Employed Tax Tips, Tax Law Changes, Tax Tips

Why You Might Get a Form 1099-K and What it Means for Your Taxes

TaxSlayer Editorial Team January 2, 2023
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For the 2022 calendar year, if you received $20,000 or more in payments for goods and services and conducted more than 200… Read more
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