10 tax tips for seniors

Updated
senior tax tips
senior tax tips

Every year about this time, I receive a lot of mail from seniors who are confused about whether they should file a tax return. The confusion stems from the fact that many seniors receive income from sources that might not be taxable, such as Social Security and tax-exempt bonds.

Whether you're a retiree or someone helping a senior family member or friend with taxes, here are 10 tax tips to help ease you through the tax season and maximize your deductions:

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