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How to Use Your Tax Return to Build Credit

Getting a big tax refund this year? Get some tips for using your tax refund to build credit or take other responsible financial actions.

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How to Use Your Tax Return to Build Credit

How to Use Your Tax Return to Build Credit

Getting a big tax refund this year? Get some tips for using your tax refund to build credit or take other responsible financial actions.

Nikkita Walker

Can You Get a Tax Break for Buying a House?

Can You Get a Tax Break for Buying a House?

You can qualify for tax breaks for buying a house. Common tax breaks for homeowners include the home mortgage interest deduction and the property tax deduction.

Nikkita Walker

What Is a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt Form?

What Is a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt Form?

You may need to file the 1099-C form if you have canceled debts. Find out when you need this form and how to file it.

Mackenzie Halversen

How Are Bonuses Taxed? Bonus Tax Rate 2023

How Are Bonuses Taxed? Bonus Tax Rate 2023

Bonuses are taxed in the same way “supplemental wages” are from the IRS, which is a flat 22%. Learn more about how these taxes work here.

Mackenzie Halversen

What Young Adults Should Know When Filing Taxes

What Young Adults Should Know When Filing Taxes

Taxes can be a daunting experience, especially if you’re new to filing. For young adults, here’s what you need to know about filing taxes.

Credit.com

Someone Stole My Tax Refund Check. What Should I Do?

Someone Stole My Tax Refund Check. What Should I Do?

Did you discover someone took your tax refund money and ran with it? Find out how this happens and what you should do about it.

Mackenzie Halversen

Does Filing a Tax Extension Hurt Your Credit?

Does Filing a Tax Extension Hurt Your Credit?

Does filing a tax extension hurt your credit, and are there credit ramifications related to taxes? Find out more at Credit.com.

Mackenzie Halversen

10 Things Taxes Pay For: Where Do Your Federal Tax Dollars Go?

10 Things Taxes Pay For: Where Do Your Federal Tax Dollars Go?

The federal government spends trillions of dollars every year. Discover the things taxes pay for to understand how they spend your money.

Sam Becker

Can You Pay Taxes with a Credit Card?

Can You Pay Taxes with a Credit Card?

Find out if you can pay your taxes with a credit card. Learn if this is a good option for you or if you should look for other alternatives.

Mia Taylor

What Is a Tax-Free Weekend?

What Is a Tax-Free Weekend?

Learn more about what a tax-free weekend is, which states participate, and if you can expect to have an event close to where you live.

Orlando Rodriguez

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