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Millions of college students are eligible for tax credits. But they have to file for them.

by Stephanie Hughes
Apr 14, 2022
Students may be entitled to additional money if they're not claimed as dependents.
Students at the University of California, Berkeley. College students may be entitled to tax benefits and pandemic relief payments.
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A busy year for tax accountants, even with a July 15 filing deadline

by Justin Ho
Jul 15, 2020
They've been processing PPP loans, and also simply helping clients navigate a tough financial climate.
The tax season is far from over, too. Some are applying for the Oct. 15 extension.
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Your side hustle may not look so great come tax time

by Molly Wood
Apr 11, 2019
Are gig workers getting the guidance they need when it comes to filing their taxes?
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House votes to continue controversial IRS program

by Ben Bradford
Apr 10, 2019
The "free file" program is controversial because it's run by the same private companies that make money on tax preparation.
Armando La Rosa directs people to the Liberty Tax Service office as the deadline to file taxes looms on April 15, 2016 in Miami, Florida. 
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Why so few people do taxes on their own

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 10, 2019
Fear of costly mistakes drives some taxpayers to use a professional or software.
TurboTax products sit on display at Costco in 2016.
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People would give up 2.5 days of pay rather than itemize deductions

by Lizzie O'Leary
Apr 6, 2018
People take the standardized deduction when they could get a bigger refund if they itemized.
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IRS launches online tax calculator for 2018

by Kimberly Adams
Feb 19, 2018
The Internal Revenue Service is trying to help tax filers prepare for next year. In the light of the recent tax overhaul, it’s launching its new withholding calculator that will help people check if they are having too much or too little held back from their paychecks for taxes.  Click the audio player above for […]
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