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Democratic senators call for crackdown on wealthy tax-dodgers
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Here's what to know if you haven't filed your tax return yet
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How to avoid getting ripped off by your tax preparer
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How long will it take to get your tax refund?
Americans are filing their taxes earlier this year. Here's what to know about the IRS' turnaround time on your refund.
Who qualifies for the home office deduction on their taxes?
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2023 taxes: How to gain from capital losses
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Here's how much people are getting for their tax refund
Tax experts and the IRS itself have warned about smaller refund checks this year due to expiring pandemic aid.
Here are the new 2023 tax brackets — and how to determine yours
Taxpayers could save on taxes because of a higher standard deduction and more generous thresholds for each bracket.
IRS says California, most state tax rebates aren't taxable income
The tax agency had previously asked taxpayers in those states to hold off on filing their returns until the issue was resolved.
IRS tells taxpayers in more than 20 states to wait to file
Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.
Why some Americans may get a smaller tax refund this year
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