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Many artisans take odd jobs to make ends meet. Here are four points the IRS wants everyone to know about income earned via odd and/or summer jobs. ...

Did you know that your summer day care expenses may qualify for an income tax credit? Here are five facts the IRS wants you to know about a tax credit available for child care expenses. ...

The Internal Revenue Service sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers every year. Here are eight things taxpayers should know about IRS notices – just in case one shows up in your mailbox. Don’t panic. Many of these letters can be dealt with simply and painlessly. There are a number of reasons why the ...

Here are five tips for making sure your tax records are in tip-top shape. ...

Questions about your tax return after you file it? Here are several useful answers. ...

With the tax filing deadline close at hand, the IRS offers some tips for those still working on their tax returns: Check the Identification Numbers When filing a paper return carefully check the identification numbers — usually Social Security numbers — for each person listed. This includes you, your spouse, dependents and persons listed in ...

Although you can't avoid paying the piper altogether, here are three alternative payment methods to minimize the sting of a large tax bill. ...

Not all tax-exempt organizations may accept charitable contributions! ...

How much of my part-business, part-vacation trip is tax deductable? ...

Did you know that common errors made on tax returns can cause your refund to arrive late? Here are nine common errors the IRS wants you to avoid to help guarantee your refund arrives on time. ...