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What should I do if I owe the IRS money?
Owing any amount of money to the IRS – large or small – is a scary prospect. And ignoring the debt won’t make it go away any faster. If you’ve completed y...
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global news
How to register for the federal stimulus check?
If you are not required to file taxes and don’t receive Social Security benefits, use the free Stimulus Registration for non-tax filers. This form gives t...
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local updates
Does AZ conform to bonus depreciation?
Description. Corporate: Arizona does not conform to the federal treatment of bonus depreciation and requires an addition modification for any bonus deprec...
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technology insights
What to do if someone filed me as a dependent?
If you know who improperly claimed you or your dependent, you can ask them to file an amended return to fix the problem. This process takes time, though. ...
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technology insights
What percentage of the world is in poverty 2020?
Extreme poverty, defined as living on less than $1.90 a day, is likely to affect between 9.1% and 9.4% of the world’s population in 2020, according to the...
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arts
Can I find out if my employer got a PPP loan?
Q: How can I find out if my employer has applied for or received a PPP loan? In most cases, employers will notify their workers if they receive PPP funds ...
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Why is it important to use TurboTax when filing married tax return?
TurboTax also helps you avoid common mistakes that people make when filing returns as married or common-law, which is important because if you file incorr...
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business
Can a deceased spouse file a tax return?
A deceased taxpayer’s social security number shouldn’t be used for tax years after the year of death, except for estate tax return purposes. Claiming a Re...
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technology insights
Can I contribute to an HSA for 2019 in 2020?
If you’re eligible to participate in an HSA, you can contribute right up until April 15, 2021, the expected deadline for filing and paying your 2020 feder...
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science
How do I claim my relative as a dependent?
If you and one or more other people together provide more than half of a person’s support, and that person meets the requirements to be the Qualifying Rel...
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