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Can’t Find Documents to Prepare Past Income Taxes? You Can Still File

Can’t Find Documents to Prepare Past Income Taxes? You Can Still File

Find out how to file your taxes if you’re missing important tax documents such as W-2s or 1099s. “Something suddenly came up.” Those were the immortal words with which Marcia Brady famously broke off a date. But they could just as easily describe why lots of taxpayers fail to file a return every year – […]

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In 2011 I Was Awarded Social Security – How Do I File Taxes?

In 2011 I Was Awarded Social Security – How Do I File Taxes?

Filing taxes as a senior? We’ve got what you need to know! Once you hit 65 and become eligible for Social Security benefits, taxes can get a lot more complicated. Suddenly you have to worry about income and benefits you never had to before. Don’t worry, it’s not as hard to figure out as it […]

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Cities with an Income Tax

Cities with an Income Tax

After you file your federal and state tax returns, you may still have to file a city income tax return Everyone knows they have to send Uncle Sam a federal income tax return every April, and most people also realize they have to file a state income tax return at the same time – unless […]

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What States Have No State Income Tax?

What States Have No State Income Tax?

If you live or work in one of these seven states you may not have to file a return. In most states, you have to file a state income tax return AND a federal income tax return. But in seven states you don’t have to file a state return because they don’t have an income tax: […]

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Deadline for Filing Extended Tax Return

Deadline for Filing Extended Tax Return

If you requested a tax extension, you must file your return by the October deadline. After this date e-file shuts down and you may be charged late filing penalties. If you requested an extension during tax season – which you would have done using Form 4868 [Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. […]

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IRS Prior Income Tax Tables

IRS Prior Income Tax Tables

These income tax charts will help you figure out how much you owe for prior year taxes Did you forget about taxes on year? Or maybe for a couple years? Not a problem. On PriorTax you can take care of any tax return you missed from 2005 to the current year. With tax season just […]

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2012 Federal Income Tax Rates

2012 Federal Income Tax Rates

It will help to know these 2012 income tax rates as you prepare your return. The 2013 tax season is right around the corner. After the mad rush of the holidays it will be time for all of us to sit down and take a long hard look at our finances for the year 2012. Acquainting […]

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Hurricane Sandy Tax Relief

Hurricane Sandy Tax Relief

Dealing with Hurricane Sandy’s destruction is a little easier with these tax breaks from the IRS No amount of help will make recovering from the damage Hurricane Sandy inflicted on the Northeast easy, but tax breaks could help ease the pain. Thankfully, the IRS has taken many measures to provide tax relief to Hurricane Sandy […]

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How Do You Deduct Student Loan Interest?

How Do You Deduct Student Loan Interest?

The student loan interest deduction could result in fewer taxes, but you have to meet the requirements All of you beleaguered underemployed college grads will be relieved to know that you can deduct student loan interest on your taxes. But, in order to do so, you must qualify according to all the rules and regulations […]

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April 15, 2013 Is the Last Chance to Get a 2009 Tax Refund

April 15, 2013 Is the Last Chance to Get a 2009 Tax Refund

2013 was the last year to get a refund for your 2009 tax return! You always have three years after the original due date of a late tax return to file it and get a refund, completely free of penalties. That means to get a refund from the 2009 tax year you have to be sure […]

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