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How to Use Tax Credits to Get Your Biggest Possible Tax Refund

How to Use Tax Credits to Get Your Biggest Possible Tax Refund

From kids and education to health care and housing, tax credits can make a huge impact on your tax refund.

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How to Get Your Tax Refund 2 Days Earlier

How to Get Your Tax Refund 2 Days Earlier

You can get your tax refund earlier when you use online payment services like Venmo, Cash App and PayPal.

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I Receive Social Security Benefits. Should I File a Tax Return?

I Receive Social Security Benefits. Should I File a Tax Return?

It might still benefit Social Security recipients to file a tax return in order to receive tax refunds.

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Are Social Security Recipients Required to File a Tax Return in 2024?

We'll help you find out if you need to file your taxes this year if you receive Social Security benefits.
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IRS Tax Delay: If You Use Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App Here's What You Should Know

Starting in 2024, if you earn more than $5,000 in freelance income through payment apps, the IRS will know about it.
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Here's How to Create an Online IRS Account

2024's tax season is right around the corner. Here's how to create an online IRS account.
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These Green Energy Tax Breaks Could Give You a Bigger Tax Refund in 2024

Home energy investments made in 2023 can reap significant tax credits.
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EV Tax Credit 2023: Do You Qualify for the $7,500 Tax Break?

If you bought an EV in 2023, here's how to see if you qualify for the clean vehicle tax credit.
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All the Tax Breaks Homeowners Can Take for a Maximum Tax Refund in 2024

Tax time is critical for homeowners, who receive some of the largest tax credits and deductions.
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End-of-Year Tax Checklist: Take Steps Now to Maximize Your Tax Refund in 2024

Your income taxes aren't due for months, but careful planning now could result in a bigger tax refund next year.
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Tax Day 2024: The Soonest and Latest You Can File Your Taxes

If you don't plan on filing your tax return as soon as tax season begins, keep these dates in mind.
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The IRS Is Aiming to Go Paperless by 2025

The IRS says its new Paperless Processing Initiative will cut processing times in half and expedite refunds by several weeks.
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Wondering When Your Tax Refund Will Come? Here's How to Find Out

You can easily monitor the status of your tax return and your refund.
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Can't File Your Income Taxes by Today? Here's How to Get an Extension

April 18 is the deadline for submitting your tax return, and it's also the last day to file a free tax extension.
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Taxes 2023 Cheat Sheet: A Guide to Filing Your Tax Return

We'll help answer any questions you have about getting your taxes filed today.
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Make Sure You Set Up Direct Deposit When You File Your Taxes. Here's Why

Adding your banking details when you file your taxes can help you get your tax refund quicker.
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Got Your Tax Refund? 6 Ways to Use Your IRS Money This Year

Start by paying down high-interest debt and covering essential needs first. After that, you've got options.
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Residents in These States Have More Time to File Their Taxes

Tornadoes, snowstorms and other severe weather led the IRS to extend filing deadlines in many counties -- sometimes more than once.
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