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How to File Your 2015 Tax Return

Forgot to file your 2015 tax return? Let’s get you caught up. Sometimes, procrastination gets the best of us and we fall behind. It happens. Most procrastination-fueled situations can be resolved. There’s no exception when it comes to filing your late 2015 taxes. Can I still file a 2015 tax return? April 18th, 2016 marks […]

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Can I Still Claim the Making Work Pay Tax Credit?

Tax credits are the IRS’ way of saying ‘Thanks’! Even if you’re behind on filing past tax returns, it’s important to take your time and file each one accurately. Sure, in some cases you won’t be able to claim your refund after a certain period of time has passed but you can always reduce your […]

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How To Calculate Your 2012 Tax Refund

Fashionably late? You can still file your 2012 tax return! Unfortunately, filing your tax return late isn’t as notable as arriving an hour later than planned to a cocktail party. However, the IRS does give you three years to claim your refund after the official April deadline.   Use our 2012 tax calculator to figure […]

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Where To Find Your Prior Year AGI

“Why should we look to the past in order to prepare for the future? Because there is nowhere else to look.” Although this is a quote by a historian who probably knew little about filing a tax return, it is oddly relatable when trying to locate a prior year AGI.  Here’s why. In order to find your […]

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Can I Still Get My 2012 Tax Refund?

Start your engines! The last day to claim your 2012 tax refund is April 18th, 2016. Many of us recognize April 18th as the deadline to file our 2015 tax returns. Did you know that it is also the last day to file a 2012 tax return and claim a tax refund? The IRS has […]

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2016 Tax Rates and Standard Deduction

Time to reflect on the new 2016 tax rates. Once the new year comes around, we tend to reevaluate ourselves and reflect on our accomplishments (and setbacks) from the past year. This is also a time when we think about how we can better ourselves for the year to come. For many of us, that means […]

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How to Complete a W-4 if You’re Married

Tie the knot in your life and also on your taxes. The honeymoon is over and it’s back to reality. With such a huge change in your life, it’s important to pay attention to how it will affect your taxes. Once the wedding bells in your head subside, update your W-4 form with your employer. […]

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7 Tax Updates for 2016

5…4…3…2…1….. Happy Tax Season 2016! With the new year comes promises to lose weight, shiny new engagement rings, and of course…annual tax updates. While most tax laws remain consistent from one year to the next, there are some that change. We are here to share a sneak peek of 7 tax updates coming your way […]

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How to File your First Tax Return

Filing your first tax return is a bit like doing your laundry. You don’t want to do it. You’d prefer someone just did it for you. But if you don’t do it, you know there will be consequences.  Unlike laundry, you’ll need to do a bit more sorting, as in sorting through of all those […]

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Reporting Dependent Income on My Tax Return

Have you been claiming your kid as a dependent since they were in Pampers? If yes, read on… Now your child just got their first job and is earning an income. Great news: you won’t have to pay them a weekly allowance for the sub-par chores they keep complaining about anymore. Not-so-good news: they’ve entered into the […]

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