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What You Need to Know for Tax Season 2023
Chris Browning, the host of the podcast ‘Popcorn Finance’, joins Current to help you get organized before you start filing your taxes.
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Op-Ed: Here Are Some Savvy Tax-Efficient Investment Strategies
High-net-worth investors have several options when it comes to tax-saving moves. Here’s a look at a few of them.
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FTC Sues TurboTax Owner Intuit for Advertising Tax Software as ‘Free'
The Federal Trade Commission claims Intuit uses “bait and switch” advertising that markets TurboTax as free but charges most users when they file their taxes.
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Biden's Budget Proposes Tax Hike on Married Filers Making More Than $450,000
President Joe Biden has proposed a hike on the top marginal income tax bracket for single filers earning more than $400,000 and married couples above $450,000.
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There's Still Time for 2021 IRA Contributions, But a Tax Break Isn't Guaranteed. Here's What to Know
The deadline for 2021 traditional individual retirement account contributions is April 18. But there are special rules to qualify for a deduction. What to know.
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How to Avoid a Tax Filing Rejection If Last Year's Return Is Still Pending
Is your 2020 tax return still pending? There’s a special step to follow when electronically filing your 2021 return, the IRS says.
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How to Avoid a 6-Figure Tax Penalty on Foreign Bank Accounts
If you have overseas financial accounts, you may need to disclose balances to the U.S. Department of the Treasury by April 15 or incur a steep tax penalty.
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There's a Tricky Cryptocurrency Question on Your Tax Return. ‘You're Playing With Fire If You Don't Report It.'
The IRS has issued a warning about how to answer the cryptocurrency question on the front page of your tax return. Here’s how to respond correctly.
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There Are 4 Weeks Until the Tax Deadline. What Filers Need to Know
There are four weeks until the federal tax deadline, which is April 18 for most Americans. Here’s what to know if you haven’t filed.
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Meet Erin Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate for the IRS
Erin Collins, the national taxpayer advocate, fights for systemic changes within the IRS. Here’s what to know about the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
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The IRS Has Delivered More Than 45 Million Tax Refunds. This Is the Average Payment
The IRS has issued more than 45 million refunds worth almost $152 billion, as of March 11. Here’s the average payment.
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Tax Return Backlog Will ‘Absolutely' Clear by End of 2022, Says IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig told House lawmakers he expects the backlog of tens of millions of unprocessed tax returns to clear by the end of 2022.
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46% of Taxpayers Plan to Save Their Refunds This Year
So far, the average tax refund is $3,401, nearly 14% higher than last year, according to the IRS.
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How the Fed's Rate Increase May Affect Your Bond Portfolio
Market interest rates and bond prices typically move in opposite directions. Here’s how the Federal Reserve’s rate hike may affect your portfolio.
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Vanguard Created Big Tax Bills for Target-Date Fund Investors, Lawsuit Claims
The investment manager triggered an exodus of money from target date funds that hurt some investors in taxable accounts, according to a lawsuit filed Monday.
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Eligible Taxpayers Can Claim Earned Income Tax Credit in These States
More than a dozen states added or expanded earned income tax credits in 2021. Here’s what to know about this write-off for low to moderate earners.
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Gold, Silver ETF Owners Face 28% Top Tax Rate on Profits. That's Higher Than Levies on Stocks
Exchange-traded funds backed by precious metals are considered collectibles for tax purposes. That may mean a higher tax bill on capital gains.
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IRS Plans to Hire 10,000 Workers to Tackle Backlog of 20 Million Unprocessed Returns
The IRS plans to hire 10,000 workers to help tackle a massive backlog of over 20 million unprocessed returns.
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Considering a Roth IRA Conversion? Here's What Investors Need to Know to Reduce the Tax Bite
If you’re eyeing a Roth IRA conversion, there may be ways to lessen the tax bite, financial experts say. Here’s what investors need to know.
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More Than $1 Billion Could Be Forfeited in Health-Care Flexible Spending Accounts This Year
At companies that offer a 2.5-month grace period to spend the previous year’s unused funds, the deadline is March 15.