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Deducting Medical and Dental Expenses

Deducting Medical and Dental Expenses

If you, your spouse, or dependents had significant medical or dental costs in 2022, you may be able to deduct those expenses when you file your tax return this year. Here's what you should know about medical and dental expenses and other benefits: You Must Itemize You...

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Reporting Foreign Income on Your Federal Tax Return

Reporting Foreign Income on Your Federal Tax Return

By law, U.S. citizens and resident aliens living abroad must file a U.S. income tax return and report any worldwide income. Some key tax benefits, such as the foreign earned income exclusion, are only available to those who file U.S. returns. As such, if you are...

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Defer Capital Gains With Sec. 1031 Exchanges

Defer Capital Gains With Sec. 1031 Exchanges

If you're a savvy investor, you probably know that you must generally report any mutual fund distributions as income, whether you reinvest them or exchange shares in one fund for shares in another. In other words, you must report and pay any capital gains tax owed....

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What Is the Net Investment Income Tax?

What Is the Net Investment Income Tax?

While the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) most often affects wealthier individuals, in certain circumstances, it can also affect moderate-income taxpayers whose income increases significantly in a given tax year. What Is the NIIT? The NIIT is a 3.8 percent tax on...

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Tax Treatment of Selling Collectibles

Tax Treatment of Selling Collectibles

If you enjoy collecting antiques and collectibles or investing in fine art, wine, or vintage cars, there may be a time when you're ready to cash in and reap the financial rewards. But you need to be aware of the tax impact of selling collectibles. IRS Definition of...

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Federal Tax Returns: Should You File an Extension?

Federal Tax Returns: Should You File an Extension?

Obtaining a six-month extension to file is relatively easy, and there are legitimate reasons for doing so; however, there are also a few downsides. If you need more time to file your federal income tax return this year, here's what you need to know. What Is an...

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The Employee Business Expense Deduction

The Employee Business Expense Deduction

Before tax reform, an employee could deduct unreimbursed job expenses and other miscellaneous expenses that were more than two percent of adjusted gross income (AGI) as long as they itemized instead of taking the standard deduction. Starting in 2018, however, most...

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What Is a Designated Roth Account?

What Is a Designated Roth Account?

Many 401(k) plans allow taxpayers to make Roth contributions as long as the plan has a designated Roth account. Your plan may also allow you to transfer amounts to the designated Roth account in the plan or borrow money. Check with your employer to find out if your...

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Small Business: Rent Expenses May Be Tax-deductible

Small Business: Rent Expenses May Be Tax-deductible

If you're a small business owner just starting out, you may not realize that some rent expenses may be deductible on your tax return. Here are some things small business owners should keep in mind when it comes to deducting rental expenses: How Rent is Defined Rent is...

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New Online Option for Certain IRS Notices

New Online Option for Certain IRS Notices

Taxpayers who receive certain notices requiring them to send information to the IRS can now submit their documentation online through IRS.gov. This new secure step will allow taxpayers or their tax professionals to upload documents electronically rather than mailing...

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