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Tax Questions for Stay-at-Home Parents Answered 

TaxSlayer Editorial Team September 21, 2023
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As a stay-at-home parent, you might not be employed in the traditional sense, but you may still have earned income that needs… Read more
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Tax Credits & Deductions

Deducting Charitable Donations of Clothing and Household Items

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 31, 2023
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The tax laws say you can deduct charitable contributions worth up to 60% of your AGI. But special rules do apply, depending… Read more
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Buying your first house and other life events can alter your tax return
Tax Life Events

7 Major Life Events That Affect Your Taxes

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 7, 2023
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Buying a home, having a baby, switching jobs, getting divorced, retiring and other life changes can affect your tax situation.… Read more
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The Tax Implications of Your Holiday Bonus

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 7, 2023
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There’s nothing that rewards hard work quite like receiving a generous holiday bonus from your employer. But before you… Read more
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Claim the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit for up to 35% of expenses
Tax Credits & Deductions, Tax Law Changes

All About The Child and Dependent Care Credit

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).   For many working parents,… Read more
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If you have a large medical expense this year, consider itemizing your deductions with TaxSlayer.
Tax Credits & Deductions

Tax Deductions for Medical and Dental Expenses

TaxSlayer Editorial Team May 26, 2023
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If you have significant medical expenses that weren’t reimbursed by your insurance plan, you may choose to itemize… Read more
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Tax Credits & Deductions

Can You Claim the Earned Income Tax Credit?

TaxSlayer Editorial Team March 7, 2023
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The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2022 (taxes filed in 2023). The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)… Read more
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Tax Credits & Deductions

7 Tax Deductions for Renters & Credits You May Qualify For 

TaxSlayer Editorial Team February 7, 2023
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While a small number of tax credits and deductions apply to homeowners only, there are several breaks that you can also claim… Read more
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Tax Law Changes

Tax Law Updates to Know for 2023 

TaxSlayer Editorial Team January 31, 2023
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Changes for the 2022 tax year reflect recent economic changes and some tax law reversals as COVID-19 related tax relief… Read more
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An Introduction to Online Tax Filing, Tax Tips

Tax Prep Checklist: All the Documents You Need to File Your Taxes

TaxSlayer Editorial Team October 18, 2022
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To make the e-filing process quicker, gather your forms and documents before you begin. Remember that the sooner you file,… Read more
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