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Federal Taxes

6 Tax Breaks If You Have an Adult Dependent

Caring for a parent or other family member could cut your income tax bill

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Is Tax Day April 15 this year? When are estimated taxes due? Our federal filing calendar has the answers

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6 Tax Breaks After 50 You Can't Afford to Miss

Uncle Sam offers a handful of perks to taxpayers of a certain age

Where Is My 2024 Federal Tax Refund?

The IRS offers an online tool that will help you track your payment

Need a Tax Form? Here’s Where to Get It

The IRS is your best source, but think twice before filing a paper return

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Win the Lottery? So Did the Tax Man

Lots of decisions for lucky Powerball winner

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Donate Your Car to Charity, Get a Deduction

Let your old clunker give you a hand at tax time

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Hobby or Business? The IRS Wants to Know

Businesses get more deductions

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Tax Breaks for Natural Disasters

You can get more time to file, and deductions for your losses too

State Taxes

States With No Sales Tax (And Those that Have the Lowest)

Find where has the lowest sales taxes

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10 States That Tax Groceries in 2025

In these states, expect higher grocery bills

These States Don’t Tax Retirement Distributions

When it comes retirement plan withdrawals, every penny counts

These States Don’t Tax Pension Payouts

Taxes on retirement income? Not in these states

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