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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What Are Inheritance Taxes?
Inheritance taxes are only collected in a handful of states, but if they apply to your inheritance, you're going to want to know the basics—and possibly how to avoid these taxes.
· 4 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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What Is a Tax Levy and How Do You Resolve It?
If you don’t pay a tax bill received from the IRS, you could face a levy. Learn how to stop the IRS from seizing assets to pay the taxes you owe.
· 7 min read
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What You Should Know About Capital Gains Tax
Selling stock or other property? You might have capital gains, which often enjoy lower tax rates than ordinary income.
· 3 min read
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What Are the Penalties for Not Filing Taxes?
Failing to pay your taxes can come with a variety of serious penalties, fines, and possible criminal charges. Don't let your tax return sit on the back burner.
· 5 min read
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What Are Estimated Quarterly Tax Payments?
Quarterly estimated tax payments are one way the IRS makes sure you pay-as-you-go. Here's an easy guide to help you get it right.
· 4 min read
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What Is an Employee Stock Purchase Plan?
An employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP, is a program that allows employees to use after-tax payroll deductions to buy their employer's stock, usually at a discount.
· 3 min read
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Need More Time to File Your Taxes? File an Extension
It seems one minute you are receiving your W-2 in the mail, the next minute, April 15 has passed. Just because you are getting an extension to file, it doesn't give you an extension for paying the IRS.
· 4 min read
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Sole Proprietors: Are You at Risk for a Tax Audit?
What many small business owners do not know is that filing as a sole proprietorship could put you at risk for being audited.
· 3 min read
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How to Avoid a Tax Audit
Here are some steps you can take to reduce your chances of being chosen for a tax audit.
· 7 min read
