Taxes
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Contrary to popular belief, offshore banking isn’t limited to the rich and unethical. It’s sometimes necessary for people — even ordinary Americans — to have offshore accounts for legitimate financial reasons. Curious what offshore banking can do for you?
You can pay your taxes with a credit card. But that doesn’t mean you should. If you’re tempted to slap down the plastic to pay your tax debt, make sure it’s right for you first.
During the 2020 presidential primary, multiple candidates drew attention to the concept of a wealth tax. While wealth taxes can come in many forms, there’s a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about them. Find out how they work and who they really impact.
If you have a relatively simple tax situation — for example, if you earn your income from a single employer — you can use free online tax preparation software programs for your federal tax return. Learn about the top choices for free online tax preparation software and services.
Want to transfer your house or investment property to a family member? Expect the legal question of how to deed a property to your children to quickly become a tax question about how to minimize gift taxes, capital gains taxes, and estate taxes. Learn how to navigate these complex issues.
The tax resolution industry has a reputation for sketchy, even predatory behavior. Ideal Tax is different. If you have serious income tax issues, you should consider working with their in-house tax attorneys, CPAs, and IRS negotiation experts. Learn about Ideal Tax and whether it’s right for you.
Preparing your federal tax return is hard enough when you live in the U.S. But it gets tougher if you’re filing as an expat from another country. Follow these steps to slash your tax bill without losing your sanity.
Tax-loss harvesting lets you use underperforming assets to lower your taxes. But managing your portfolio is complicated enough — is tax-loss harvesting even worth it? The short answer is yes. And advisory services leveraging modern technology can help you reap the benefits without the headache.
The child tax credit offers parents a tax break for each child they have. It can help reduce the amount you owe in taxes or boost your refund by thousands of dollars. But what is it and how does it work?
State and local taxes in the U.S. add up to real money. There’s a huge difference between the highest-taxed states and the lowest. If you’re considering where to set down roots or looking to move to a lower cost-of-living area, read on to learn which states offer the lowest tax rates.
As tax forms go, the 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement ranks among the simplest as you prepare your tax return. But there are some things you need to know about Form 1098 and how to use it in your tax return.
Americans are on the hook for several different types of taxes throughout the year. Luckily, there are ways to reduce your tax burden and spread out the impact taxes have on finances. Here are five types of taxes you may be subject to at some point, along with tips on how to minimize their impact.
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