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Tax Deductions

How Does a Health Savings Account (HSA) Work?

Offset Health Care Costs With an HSA   Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are designed to help individuals offset the health care costs associated with High…


Hobby Income

Is your favorite pastime classified as a business or a hobby? Here's how the IRS sees it.   Millions of people enjoy having hobbies —…


Are You Subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)?

Learn About AMT Rules & Guidelines   The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is basically an income tax system that runs parallel to the regular income…


What To Do If You Get a Notice From the IRS

Tips for Responding to a Federal Tax Notice Every year, the IRS sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers for various reasons. There are…


Free Tax Assistance Is Available

The tax code is adjusted every year and it can be a lot to keep up with. Sometimes your life situation changes and you’re unsure…


Tax Breaks for Parents

Raising a child is expensive, but you can partially offset some of the expenses by utilizing tax deductions and tax credits that are available to…


The Benefits of a Tax Extension

Extend the Filing Deadline of Your Personal Tax Return   Although the due date to pay your individual income taxes is April 15, you can…


Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) vs. Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)

Key points in this article: Your adjusted gross income (AGI) and modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) both represent your total income after a few subtractions…