Understanding the Mortgage Interest Deduction
The Mortgage Interest Deduction allows homeowners to reduce their taxable income by the amount of interest paid on a qualified… Read more
7 Major Life Events That Affect Your Taxes (and How)
Buying a home, having a baby, switching jobs, getting divorced, retiring and other life changes can affect your tax situation.… Read more
Tax Prep Checklist: Everything You Need to File Your Taxes
If you’d rather do something – anything – other than filing your taxes, remember that the sooner you… Read more
Deducting Charitable Donations of Clothing and Household Items
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
8 Surprising Tax Credits and Deductions You Should Know About
A tax deduction reduces the amount of income you earn that is subject to federal income tax, and a tax credit reduces… Read more
Am I Required to Pay Taxes?
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
Tax Deduction for Medical and Dental Expenses
The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2019 (taxes filed in 2020).
If you have significant medical… Read more
How to File a Tax Extension with TaxSlayer
The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2019 (taxes filed in 2020).
When you need extra time to finish… Read more
6 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund Wisely
The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2019 (taxes filed in 2020).
Filing a tax return may not be… Read more