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Tax Prep Checklist: Everything You Need to File Your Taxes

TaxSlayer Editorial Team October 5, 2021
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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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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 June 23, 2021
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For many working parents, paying for childcare is simply a fact of life. But a portion of those expenses could actually qualify… 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 January 7, 2021
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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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Tax Credits & Deductions

Deducting Charitable Donations of Clothing and Household Items

TaxSlayer Editorial Team January 3, 2021
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The tax laws say that you can deduct charitable contributions worth up to 60% of your AGI. But special rules do apply, depending… Read more
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Tax Credits & Deductions

8 Surprising Tax Credits and Deductions You Should Know About

TaxSlayer Editorial Team December 18, 2020
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A tax deduction reduces the amount of income you earn that is subject to federal income tax, and a tax credit reduces… Read more
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Tax Tips

Am I Required to Pay Taxes?

TaxSlayer Editorial Team December 11, 2020
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This article is up to date for tax year 2020 (returns filed in 2021). Taxes are a part of life. There are no loopholes that you… 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 Deduction for Medical and Dental Expenses

TaxSlayer Editorial Team May 29, 2020
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The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2019 (taxes filed in 2020).  If you have significant medical… Read more
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Tax Credits & Deductions

Renters: 7 Tax Deductions & Credits You May Qualify For

TaxSlayer Editorial Team January 2, 2020
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While a small number of tax credits and deductions apply to homeowoners only, the fact is there are several breaks that you… Read more
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4 simple ways you can lower the chance that you will be audited by the IRS
Tax Tips

4 Things You Can Do to Lower Your Audit Risk

TaxSlayer Editorial Team May 8, 2019
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The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2019 (taxes filed in 2020).  The IRS performs a certain… Read more
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Tax Tips

Tax Info for Seasonal Employees

TaxSlayer Editorial Team December 21, 2018
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The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2019 (taxes filed in 2020).  A seasonal job could last anywhere… Read more
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