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Apr
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How to Determine Which Medical Expenses are Tax Deductible

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Even if you have the best insurance plan, you still might end up paying medical bills. However, all hope is not lost.

You can still get a tax break from your medical expenses, which can help reduce your overall medical costs.

Learn what medical expenses are tax deductible.

In 2019, the IRS allowed you to deduct medical expenses that exceeded 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, all taxpayers may deduct only the amount of the total unreimbursed allowable medical care expenses for the year that exceeds 10% of their adjusted gross income.… Read the rest

Apr
18

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New Tax Credits and Deductions

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Do you want to reduce your tax bill this year? You can maximize your tax savings by checking to see if you’re eligible to claim any of the new expanded tax credits.

The difference between a tax credit and a deduction is a deduction reduces your taxable income, whereas credits reduce the amount of tax you pay directly.

Refundable credits are even better because they can reduce your tax bill even if the credit is worth more than you owe. Non-refundable credits are only valid up to the amount you owe.… Read the rest

Apr
18

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Where Can I Find IRS Form 1040 and Instructions?

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IRS Form 1040 is the basic tax form many Americans will use. However, it also recently received an overhaul.

The new Form 1040 will now be the size of a postcard with 1040EZ and 1040-A removed from circulation entirely.

However, there are a variety of new schedules, so you need to be aware that you don’t need to give less information; they’ve just been moved to other forms.

So, let’s look at where you can find IRS Form 1040 and instructions.… Read the rest

Oct
13

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What is the IRS Mileage Rate Tax Deduction?

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Under current IRS rules, you can deduct a certain amount in mileage rates if you are using your vehicle for business reasons. Every year, the IRS publishes a list of the current standard mileage rates and the amount you can deduct on your taxes.

Let’s look at the standard mileage reimbursement rate and the types of mileage that are tax-deductible.

How Much is the Current Standard Mileage Rate?

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The current standard mileage rate is calculated through an annual study of businesses, where the fixed and variable costs of operating a vehicle for business is calculated.… Read the rest

Oct
13

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Tax Refund Schedule Dates 2022, 2023

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What are the 2022, 2023 Tax Refund Schedule Dates?

Find out what the IRS tax refund schedule dates are this year. The IRS tax refund schedule dates according to the IRS are 21 days for e-filed tax returns and 6 to 8 weeks for paper returns.

So, in theory, if you e-file your tax return, on the starting day of January 27th, 2022, you should receive your tax refund by February 16th or a paper check between March 9th and March 23rd.

When Can You Expect to Receive Your Tax Refund?

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