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Last Chance to Claim Your Tax Refund
The law gives taxpayers who fail to file their income taxes three years to submit a return and claim a refund. The three-year countdown starts on the original due date. Brought to you by TurboTax.com
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How an S-Corp Can Reduce Your Self-Employment Taxes
If you're self-employed, one way to help avoid higher Social Security and Medicare taxes is to organize your business as an S-corporation. Brought to you by TurboTax.com
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Five Tax Tips for Community Property States
Community property laws view marriage as a partnership in which both spouses equally share the income and assets they acquire after the wedding. Nine states -- Wisconsin, Washington, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, Louisiana, Idaho, California and Arizona -- have community property statutes that affect a married couple's federal income tax return. Brought to you by TurboTax.com
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10 Tax Tips for the Suddenly Unemployed
If you are facing unexpected unemployment, you may be eligible for a variety of income tax benefits. Brought to you by TurboTax.com
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Tax Tips for Registered Domestic Partners and Same-Sex Couples in Community Property States
As of 2012, the IRS follows DOMA - the Defense of Marriage Act - which only recognizes marriage between a man and woman. Domestic partners, therefore, can submit only individual 1040s; they cannot file jointly. How you handle 1040 forms depends on which community property state you call home. Brought to you by TurboTax.com
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