Haven’t Filed Your 2017 Income Tax Return Yet? Beware of These Pitfalls
The federal income tax filing deadline is slightly later than usual this year — April 17 — but it’s now nearly upon […]
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You Still Have Time to Make 2017 IRA Contributions
Tax-advantaged retirement plans like IRAs allow your money to grow tax-deferred — or, in the case of Roth accounts, tax-free.
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Can You Claim Your Elderly Parent as a Dependent on Your Tax Return?
Perhaps. It depends on several factors, such as your parent’s income and how much financial support you provided. If you
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Home-Related Tax Breaks are Valuable on 2017 Returns, Will Be Less So for 2018
Home ownership is a key element of the American dream for many, and the U.S. tax code includes many tax
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Casualty Losses Can Provide a 2017 Deduction, But Rules Tighten for 2018
If you suffered damage to your home or personal property last year, you may be able to deduct these “casualty”
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Size of Charitable Deductions Depends on Many Factors
Whether you’re claiming charitable deductions on your 2017 return or planning your donations for 2018, be sure you know how
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Tax Deduction for Moving Costs: 2017 vs. 2018
If you moved for work-related reasons in 2017, you might be able to deduct some of the costs on your
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Families With College Students May Save Tax on Their 2017 Returns With One of These Breaks
Whether you had a child in college (or graduate school) last year or were a student yourself, you may be
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TCJA Temporarily Lowers Medical Expense Deduction Threshold
With rising health care costs, claiming whatever tax breaks related to health care that you can is more important than
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State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Remains, But Subject to a New Limit
Individual taxpayers who itemize their deductions can deduct either state and local income taxes or state and local sales taxes. The ability to deduct