Let’s talk about something that sounds boring but is actually kind of important: IRS quarterly tax payments. If you are self-employed, run a business, or have income that does not have taxes automatically withheld (looking at you, side hustlers and freelancers), then yes… you are supposed to pay the IRS every quarter. Why? Because the […]
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You filed your taxes. You are expecting a refund. Now you are stuck wondering when that money is going to show up. Here is how to track it without obsessively hitting refresh like it’s a race. Step 1: Know the timeline If you e-filed and used direct deposit, refunds usually take about 21 days. Filed
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Ever heard of the Earned Income Tax Credit? We like to call it the IRS’s way of saying, “You’re working hard, here’s a little something back.” If you have never heard of the EITC before, you are not alone. Every year, tons of people miss out on this credit simply because they did not know
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Sometimes the IRS just does not give you the option to e-file. Maybe you are submitting an amended return. Maybe it is a specific form that is not supported online. Whatever the case, if you are mailing something to the IRS, doing it the right way matters. A lot. Miss one small detail and you
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It’s free, quick, and might just save you from a tax season headache. The IRS is not exactly known for giving us gifts, but they have actually got one tool that is pretty useful. It’s called the Tax Withholding Estimator. And yes, I used it. Voluntarily. And I’m glad I did. This little online tool
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