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The Wackiest Things Small Business Owners Try to Deduct

What might seem crazy for one business to try to deduct could turn out to be fine for another. Here's how to know where to draw the line.

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The Wackiest Things Small Business Owners Try to Deduct

The Wackiest Things Small Business Owners Try to Deduct

What might seem crazy for one business to try to deduct could turn out to be fine for another. Here's how to know where to draw the line.

Gerri Detweiler

Made Home Improvements Last Year? You Could Get a Tax Break

Made Home Improvements Last Year? You Could Get a Tax Break

Certain home improvements can net some credit from good old Uncle Sam.

Maricel Tabalba

Donald Trump's Latest Tax Problem Is More Common Than You Think

Donald Trump's Latest Tax Problem Is More Common Than You Think

Donald Trump's latest tax problem involves a 1099-C - a tax form millions of Americans may be familiar with.

Michael Schreiber

5 Ways Hackers Could Have Stolen All Those Tax Returns

5 Ways Hackers Could Have Stolen All Those Tax Returns

A group of organized criminals got the tax returns of more than 100,000 Americans. Here's a few ways they might've gotten the info to do it.

Adam Levin

6 Red Flags That Can Get You Audited

6 Red Flags That Can Get You Audited

These six red flags that can trigger questions from the IRS, or even a full-blown tax audit.

Gerri Detweiler

Help! Someone Used My Kid's Identity to Get a Bigger Tax Refund

Help! Someone Used My Kid's Identity to Get a Bigger Tax Refund

Identity theft poses a huge risk to your children's financial future, but it could make a mess of your taxes, too.

Christine DiGangi

Should I Pay My Taxes With a Credit Card?

Should I Pay My Taxes With a Credit Card?

If you use a credit card to pay taxes, you will pay a transaction fee — and if you are doing it only for convenience, it may be worthwhile to send a check.

Jason Steele

The Tax Deduction That Could Kill Your Homebuying Chances

The Tax Deduction That Could Kill Your Homebuying Chances

If you’re planning on getting a mortgage, you may want to rethink your tax deductions.

Scott Sheldon

Who Will Inherit Your Debt When You Die?

Who Will Inherit Your Debt When You Die?

Most of us would love to leave a nice inheritance to our loved ones. However, many baby boomers will instead leave a very different kind of legacy: debt.

Gerri Detweiler

9 Surprising Ways Identity Theft Can Hurt You

9 Surprising Ways Identity Theft Can Hurt You

When an thief uses a victim's identity to buy something and fails to pay the bill, the headache can last for years. Here are nine ways this can impact you.

Bob Sullivan

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