Understanding Your Tax Return
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How Many 1099 Forms Are There?
Learn about the many different types of information returns which are used to report different types of payment or transaction.
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IRS Schedule B, Foreign Accounts, and FBAR Filing Requirements
Learn what triggers filing requirements for Schedule B and foreign accounts.
Questions About Your Tax Return
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Questions About Your Tax Return
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Should I Itemize or Take the Standard Deduction?
How to choose whether to itemize or take the standard deduction.
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State and Local Tax (SALT) Refunds Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Find out when you do -- and don't -- need to include a SALT refund in your income for the following year.
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When Does Your Child Have to File a Tax Return?
Learn the rules about when a child must file a tax return because of earned and unearned income.
Tips on Preparing Your Return
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Tips on Preparing Your Return
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How Much Time Do You Spend Preparing Your Tax Return?
It varies but here's a look at average time spent on IRS tax returns.
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How to Avoid Estimated Tax Penalties
Learn what estimated tax penalties are and how to avoid them.
Getting Help With Your Tax Return
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Getting Help With Your Tax Return
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Track Your Tax Refund With the IRS2Go App
You can check on the status of your federal tax refund, request a tax return transcript, and more with this free app.
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