Tax Day
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What are your options if you end up owing taxes?
The Explainer If you can't pay your bill in full, do not despair
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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5 options for filing your taxes for free
the explainer This year, the IRS has expanded its Direct File program into 25 states
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How to figure out when your tax refund will arrive
The explainer How long do you have to wait between submitting your return and receiving the money?
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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5 tax deductions to know if you are self-employed
The explainer You may be able to claim home office, health insurance and other tax deductions
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What to know after a disaster and ahead of tax season
the explainer The IRS honors the victims of natural disasters like fires and earthquakes with extended deadlines and tax relief
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Do you need to pay taxes on extra cash you make selling online?
The explainer The IRS is cracking down on people who fail to report added income from their side hustles
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How income tax brackets work and what's changing for 2025
The Explainer See which bracket you are in — and how you might lower it
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How likely are you to get audited by the IRS?
The Explainer The odds are greater for some than others
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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What should you do if you can't pay your tax bill?
The Explainer Here are some options to help you pay the IRS what is owed
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How long should you hold on to tax documents?
the explainer Here is what you need to keep and how long to keep it
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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When is it worth hiring someone else to do your taxes?
the explainer Here is what to know before hiring a pro
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How do tax deductions really work?
The Explainer Writing off an expense may seem like an easy way to put money back in your pocket — but it is a little more complicated than that
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The financial ins and outs of retiring abroad
feature Fancy spending your golden years in, say, France?
By Becca Stanek Published
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Will the IRS's free online tax filing program kill H&R Block and TurboTax?
Today's Big Question The $14 billion tax-preparation industry is not amused
By Peter Weber Published
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