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  • IRS makes progress in cutting tax ID theft victims’ wait times

    February 1, 2025
    Regular readers of the ol'  blog noticed last week that I mentioned tax scams and identity theft in a couple…
  • Don’t overlook the EITC, which could be worth thousands

    January 31, 2025
    The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) turns 50 this year. The official date is March 29, in case you want…
  • 5 reasons to wait to file your tax return

    January 30, 2025
    Taking things a bit more slowly often is a good idea. For many, that applies to filing their annual tax…
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    5 reasons to wait to file your tax return

    January 30, 2025
    Few people like doing taxes, even when doing so will get them a refund.
  • IRS implements filing season changes to detect tax scams and return fraud

    January 29, 2025
    Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich Beating identity thieves to the punch is one reason to file your tax return as soon…
  • 10 reasons to file your tax year return early

    January 28, 2025
    Fortune cookie tax filing wisdom (Photo by Kay Bell) We’re into the second official day of the 2025 tax season…
  • Broken fortune cookie with a tax-related fortune reading, "The early bird gets the tax refund," surrounded by colorful icing and crumbs.

    10 reasons to file your tax return early

    January 28, 2025
    We’re into the second official day of the 2025 tax season and millions of taxpayers have already filed their returns.…
  • 4 ways to file your taxes for free

    January 27, 2025
    Getting something for free is the ultimate bargain. That's true for taxes, too, if you're able to use one the…
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    4 ways to file your taxes for free

    January 27, 2025
    Tax filing season 2025 officially starts today, Jan. 27.
  • Saturday (or Sunday) Shout Outs for 2025

    January 26, 2025
    Meg White via Giphy It's not as entertaining as The Beatles' impromptu rooftop concert*, but the ol' blog's weekly feature…
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