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Tax Deductions

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What Taxes Are Progressive? A Guide on the Progressive Tax System

What taxes are progressive? Well, all of them! At least at the federal level for income tax. The US federal government utilizes a progressive tax…


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About Paying Taxes on Your Winnings From Gambling

Gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported on your tax return. However, there are a few key differences on how you might have…


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Claiming Parents as Dependents: How it Works

Who doesn’t want to help their parents? Claiming an elderly parent as a tax dependent is not only caring for them as they enter the…


Car Registration Tax Deduction: A Complete Guide for U.S. Taxpayers

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Car_Registration_Tax_Deductions_Explaine.mp4"][/video] Understanding The Car Registration Tax Deduction Nothing like a visit to the DMV to really shake up your routine, right? Add…


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How Do I Prove Gambling Losses On My Taxes?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/gambling-losses.mp4"][/video] Gambling is full of thrills and excitement, at least for those who enjoy it. What it also comes with is tons…


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Car Donation Tax Deduction: A Comprehensive Guide for U.S. Taxpayers

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/car-tax.mp4"][/video]   No matter how committed you are to a cause, if someone told you “hey, donate your car!” you’d probably have…


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Claiming Dependents On Taxes: A Complete Guide

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tax_Benefits_of_Claiming_Dependents.mp4"][/video] What is Claiming Dependents on Taxes? For tax purposes, a dependent is anyone who relies on you for financial support and…


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How To Know What Tax Rate To Use In Your Return

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tax-rate-return.mp4"][/video] With different brackets, deductions, and credits to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But don't worry, you'll find everything you need…