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This is the one tax man you do want to hear from! Shrewd—legal—secrets for paying less taxes to Uncle Sam…and keeping more for yourself and your loved ones.

How to Go About Making Tax Elections
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How to Go About Making Tax Elections

It’s not always evident which tax “elections” you should make, but the choices can be vital.

Tax Planning and Management Under the New Law
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Tax Planning and Management Under the New Law

Nearly two years after the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, taxpayers are still getting used to the effects it has had. Here’s help.

Think About Tax Savings Before 2019 Ends
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Think About Tax Savings Before 2019 Ends

Don’t wait until April 15 approaches to figure out how to save money on your 2019 taxes.

Key Dates for Tax Compliance and Planning
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Key Dates for Tax Compliance and Planning

Navigating successfully through the federal tax-compliance and planning process requires attention to these deadlines and time periods.

What You Need to Know About Capital Gains Taxes
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What You Need to Know About Capital Gains Taxes

Understanding the best ways to minimize capital gains tax can get complicated. Here’s help.

Understanding the Complicated Tax Rules Regarding Children
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Understanding the Complicated Tax Rules Regarding Children

Tax rules regarding children often defy logic, but there are ways to lower the tax bite.

Simplifying Your Tax Prep Process
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Simplifying Your Tax Prep Process

Here are some ways to simplify the process of preparing tax returns in the future and perhaps reduce clutter.

Changing Your State of Residency for Tax Purposes Can Be Tricky
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Changing Your State of Residency for Tax Purposes Can Be Tricky

In many states, an individual can qualify as a resident for tax purposes under two sets of circumstances. It’s vital to follow the rules closely.

Avoid These Red Flags That Can Cause Audits
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Avoid These Red Flags That Can Cause Audits

There are various ways to deal with red flags to avoid an IRA audit. Here are 15 key ways.

How to Keep Your Tax-Prep Fees Low—From a Tax Preparer
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How to Keep Your Tax-Prep Fees Low—From a Tax Preparer

What you do during tax season and all year—and even what kinds of investments you choose—can optimize your time and reduce your tax-prep costs.

Here Are the 2019 Contribution Limits and Other Tax Numbers You Need to Know This Year
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Here Are the 2019 Contribution Limits and Other Tax Numbers You Need to Know This Year

Here are the 2019 numbers for retirement account contributions, Social Security tax, gift tax, mileage deductions, capital gains tax and other key IRS rules.

Here Are the Tax and Other Financial Records You Should Keep Forever—and Those You Should Toss
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Here Are the Tax and Other Financial Records You Should Keep Forever—and Those You Should Toss

Here’s how long you need to keep different kinds of financial records ranging from tax documents to investment records, insurance policies and others.

End-of-Year Moves to Cut Your 2018 Taxes
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End-of-Year Moves to Cut Your 2018 Taxes

To minimize your 2018 tax liability, check out these end-of-year tax-saving moves right now, before 2018 ends.

If You Invest in Real Estate, Check this Checklist To Save on Taxes
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If You Invest in Real Estate, Check this Checklist To Save on Taxes

There are many potential tax benefits to owning real estate as an investment—but to get them, you need run through this important tax-saving checklist.

If You Owe Back Taxes, Here’s What to Do
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If You Owe Back Taxes, Here’s What to Do

Uncle Sam is mighty, but you have more control over your fate than you might think—if you know what steps to take.

How to Give to Charity from Your IRA (And Avoid Taxes)
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How to Give to Charity from Your IRA (And Avoid Taxes)

You might be able to make non-taxable gifts to charity directly from your IRA—and get additional tax benefits at the same time. Here’s how.