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Income Tax

Learn how income tax is calculated, what it applies to, and when you'll need to pay.

Income Tax
  • Income Tax Term Guide
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Form 1099-A Definition

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    Form 1099-PATR Definition
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    IRS Form 8888 Definition
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    Form 1099-LTC Definition
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    Form 1099-K Definition
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    Form 1099-B Overview

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    Form 1099-MISC: Miscellaneous Income Definition
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    W-4 Form Definition
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    Form 1040-SR: Seniors Get a New Simplified Tax Form for 2019

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    Top 10 Offshore Tax Havens in the Caribbean

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    Form 1040EZ Definition
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    Backup Withholding Definition

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    Form 1099-R Definition
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    Notice of Assessment (NOA)

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    Section 7702 Definition

  • Unearned Income Definition
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    Form W-2: Understanding Your W-2 Form
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    Should You Let Turbo Tax Share Your Data?

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    How to Report Your Interest Income

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    Do I Have to File Taxes?

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    The Differences Between H&R Block vs. TurboTax vs. Jackson Hewitt

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    Self Employed Contributions Act (SECA) Definition
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    Steps to Take Before You Prepare Your Taxes

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    Form 4506: Request for Copy of Tax Return Definition

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    The Definition of Form 8689

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