Personal Taxes
Learn how to save, find some little-known deductions, get the latest in tax breaks, and more in our Personal Taxes articles section.
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Self-Employment Tax: What to Know and How to Calculate It
Self-employment taxes require quarterly payments calculated at a higher rate than employees who have their payments deducted from each of their paychecks.
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How to Claim the Home-Office Deduction
Working from home offers many attractive perks in terms of flexibility and convenience. Make sure that you also maximize your home office from a tax perspective by claiming your home office deduction.
· 4 min read
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What Makes the 2020 Tax Season Different for Small Businesses and Consumers
Understand how your tax burden might be affected by factors such as working from home, caring for children during school closures, getting ill, and receiving a stimulus check.
· 3 min read
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7 Questions to Ask When You're Vetting a Tax Lawyer
Tax lawyers can help you through a tax controversy, or help you avoid one. To get the right lawyer for your needs, you need to know what to look for.
· 4 min read
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How Are Incentive Stock Options Taxed?
If you receive a stock option from your employer, the type of stock option determines the timing of income you must report for tax purposes. The length of time you hold the stock acquired from the exercise of an option influences the type of income.
· 3 min read
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Charitable Contributions: How Much Can You Write Off?
Your ability to deduct charitable gifts depends on the type of donations you make and the organizations receiving them.
· 3 min read
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Where's My Refund?
Although nobody likes filing taxes, a refund is cause for celebration. Most people receive their refund within three weeks- provided that they know how to navigate the process efficiently. Here's what you need to know to claim your refund quickly.
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