Federal taxes
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Taxes
The 2020 Tax Brackets Guide: Key Changes That You Need to Know
This 2020 tax brackets guide outlines all the key changes that taxpayers should prepare for, including income and capital gains thresholds, Social Security contributions, and AMT requirements. While this year's taxes are only due in 2021, understanding these changes will make your budgeting more accurate and efficient.
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Everything You Need to Know About Paying Your Taxes
Calculating and filing your taxes can be relatively straight forward.
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Taxes: How to Pay the IRS
There are several ways to pay the IRS, including via check or wire transfer.
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Why Are You Paying Taxes?
Taxes don’t exist because governments thought that collecting money from people sounded like fun. In fact, many of the government services that people enjoy are either completely or partially paid for by taxes.
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What Happens If I Don’t Pay My Taxes?
You need to be careful because there are a number of different potential penalties and consequences that can arise if you fail to pay your taxes or if you do so incorrectly.
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Taxes in the US: a History and an Overview
Taxes have been part of many different societies throughout history, and they still are a fundamental part of world governance today.
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How to Hit Tax Filing Deadlines
Being prepared may take some effort, but it will be worth it in the long run.
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Budgeting
The 2020 W-4 Changes: How Will It Impact Your Paycheck and Refunds?
Before sending out paychecks, a company is required to withhold payroll taxes for its employees. The amount is based on the federal withholding rate, minus “allowances” (i.e. credits or deductions), such as childcare expenses. Working individuals report these allowances on the Form W-4. However, the IRS is changing paycheck withholding rules because the 2019 W-4 filings created a lot of…
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