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

Update: The IRS deadline for filing taxes is April 18th, 2023. This applies to most taxpayers. Those that request an extension will have until October 16th, 2023 to file. The federal government spent a total of $6.3 trillion from October 2021 through September 2022, according to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Combined Statement of Receipts, Outlays... Read More

| March 6, 2023

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Unemployment taxes

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Unemployment Taxes: Do You Owe Taxes on Unemployment Income?
Unemployment taxes are the taxes you pay on unemployment income. ... Read More

March 2, 2022

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Claiming an Elderly Parent as a Dependent and Other Caregiver Tax Benefits
Millions of Americans provide part or full-time care for loved on... Read More

February 28, 2022

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How to Do Your Taxes for Free
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February 22, 2022

Stress-Free Tax

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How to Stay Stress-Free This Tax Season
As of January 24th, tax season is finally upon us. Documents are ... Read More

February 17, 2022

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What Is a Tax Refund Advance Loan?
Expecting a payday from the IRS in the form of a tax refund but n... Read More

February 15, 2022

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Common Tax Scams and How to Protect Yourself
Are you prepping for tax season? You’re not the only one. The b... Read More

January 12, 2022