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Two Girls, a World Apart: Our Vision Trip to Haiti

One girl walked beside us in the street. The other waved at us from her classroom. Both deeply touched us when we were in Haiti last week.

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6 Ways Fraud Occurs and How to Fight It

We're looking at six of the IRS's Dirty Dozen financial scams and how awareness is the name of the information-security game.

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Square One

How to get started filing your very first income tax return.

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The Future of Your Taxes

Want a better tax system? Here's your chance. The IRS is kicking off a contest to design a better online experience for taxpayers.

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9 Tax Breaks to Keep More Money in Your Pocket

Could you use a few credits and deductions? Here's a list of the nine best tax breaks to claim if you qualify.

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Charitable Donations as Christmas Gifts

The holidays should be a celebration of something bigger, so let's talk about charitable giving and what year-end donations could mean for your 2017 taxes.

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3 Tax Strategies That Help You Care for an Elderly Parent

As you and your parents adapt to the new normal, check out three ways that the IRS may boost your refund.

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Lower Your Tax Bill with 401(k)s, HSAs and FSAs

The end of 2015 is getting closer every day and now's the time to start planning on how to cut your tax bill for 2016.

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A Newbie's Guide to Tax-Friendly Savings Accounts

What do you do with saved money? Here are a few options with some of the best tax benefits.

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Top 10 Most Popular Credits and Deductions

Boosting your refund is top priority, so what kind of tax breaks are we looking for? Here are 10 of the most-used tax breaks out there!

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The Basics

Filing your taxes 101

There are just a few things you should know about doing your own taxes before you get started with e-filing.

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State Taxes

Whether it’s about credits and deductions, states with no income tax, or supported forms, you’ve got questions – and we’ve got answers.

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IRS Tax Dates

IRS official tax dates you need to stay on top of your taxes.

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