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'You pay now or you'll pay later:' Miguel Cardona
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joined Yahoo Finance to discuss how to address inequities among students and the current state of American education, teacher recruit…
Deducting Health Insurance Premiums If You're Self-Employed
If you are self-employed, you may be eligible to deduct premiums that you pay for medical, dental and qualifying long-term care insurance coverage for yourself, your spouse and…
2 taxes could be raised to pay for Biden tax credits
John Delaney, like many Democrats, wants to make expansions of the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit permanent and offered up two tax increases he says can help…
Kevin Brady calls Biden tax hikes 'a major economic blunder,' blames labor shortage on benefits
Republican Congressman Kevin Brady, the ranking member on the House Ways and Means Committee, says the Biden administration will threaten the US economic recovery if it raises …
TurboTax: Unable to Pay Your Tax Bill? Here’s What To Do
Another bill, oh no! It doesn’t feel great to file your tax return and find out you owe money. It’s like heading out the door and discovering your car won’t start! But don’t wo…
? Ways to Increase Your Tax Refund You Never Thought About
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio Laying the groundwork for a tax refund requires some simple tax planning, a little research and some forethought. Reviewing yo…
TurboTax: Here are the Top Five Ways to Avoid a Tax Audit
If the IRS does decide to audit you, there is little you may do to stop it. You may, however, reduce the odds that you will be singled out for that extra attention in the first…
Does Everyone Need to File an Income Tax Return?
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio Not everyone is required to file an income tax return each year. Generally, if your total income for the year doesn't exceed c…
Do I Qualify for Earned Income Credit While on Unemployment?
The federal tax filing deadline for individuals has been extended to May 17, 2021. Quarterly estimated tax payments are still due on April 15, 2021. For additional questions an…
TurboTax Guide to Unemployment and Taxes
If you received unemployment benefits this year, you can expect to receive a Form 1099-G “Certain Government Payments” that lists the total amount of compensation you received.…
How to Report Stock Options on Your Tax Return
The underlying principle behind the taxation of stock options is that if you receive income, you will pay tax. Whether that income is considered a capital gain or ordinary inco…
Do You Pay Taxes on Investments? What You Need to Know
Investing can be a great way to grow your assets, but what do you need to know when it comes time to file your taxes? Like most tax questions, the answer depends on your specif…
TurboTax Tax Tips for Bitcoin and Virtual Currency
Virtual currency like Bitcoin has shifted into the public eye in recent years. Some employees are paid with Bitcoin, more than a few retailers accept Bitcoin as payment, and ot…
Tax Aspects of Home Ownership: Selling a Home
Though most home-sale profit is now tax-free, there are still steps you can take to maximize the tax benefits of selling your home. Learn how to figure your gain, factoring in …
? How to Find Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) to E-file Your Tax Return
For tax years beginning 2018, the 1040A and EZ forms are no longer available. They have been replaced with new 1040 and 1040-SR forms. For those who are filing prior year retur…
The 5 Biggest Tax Credits You Might Qualify For
A number of federal tax credits exist to help taxpayers—primarily those in middle-income and low-income households—reduce the amount of taxes they owe or get the largest refund…
TurboTax: 3 Great Tips for Your 2020 Taxes
There's no reason to wait until tax time to start making sure you've checked all the right boxes. Here are three tips for making the most of your money when it comes to filing …
The Gift Tax Made Simple
The federal tax filing deadline for individuals has been extended to May 17, 2021. Quarterly estimated tax payments are still due on April 15, 2021. For additional questions an…

The Tax Center

$0 Fed, $0 State, $0 to File

Connect with Real Tax Experts

'You pay now or you'll pay later:' Miguel Cardona

Deducting Health Insurance Premiums If You're Self-Employed

2 taxes could be raised to pay for Biden tax credits

Kevin Brady calls Biden tax hikes 'a major economic blunder,' blames labor shortage on benefits

TurboTax: Unable to Pay Your Tax Bill? Here’s What To Do

? Ways to Increase Your Tax Refund You Never Thought About

TurboTax: Here are the Top Five Ways to Avoid a Tax Audit

Does Everyone Need to File an Income Tax Return?

Do I Qualify for Earned Income Credit While on Unemployment?

TurboTax Guide to Unemployment and Taxes

How to Report Stock Options on Your Tax Return

Do You Pay Taxes on Investments? What You Need to Know

TurboTax Tax Tips for Bitcoin and Virtual Currency

Tax Aspects of Home Ownership: Selling a Home

? How to Find Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) to E-file Your Tax Return

The 5 Biggest Tax Credits You Might Qualify For

TurboTax: 3 Great Tips for Your 2020 Taxes

The Gift Tax Made Simple

Taxes 2021: 7 Upcoming Tax Law Changes

? Ways to Increase Your Tax Refund You Never Thought About

Who Can Garnish an Income Tax Refund?

10 Tax Tips for Filing an Amended Return

Where's My Tax Refund? The IRS Refund Timetable Explained

Estimated Taxes: How to Determine What to Pay and When