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Income Tax
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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
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Affordable Care Act
IRS Form 8962: Understanding Your Form 8962
Completing IRS Form 8962 is required when claiming the premium tax credit. Read our detailed guide to learn what Form 8962 is and how to com...
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    IRS Tax Return Filing and Payments Delayed Until July 15, 2020
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    Form 2441 Definition
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    Form 1099-H Definition
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    Form 1099-C Definition
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    Form 1040-V Definition
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    Form 1099-G Definition
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    Form 1099-OID Definition
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    Form 1040NR-EZ
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    Form 1099-SA Definition
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    Form 1099-A Definition
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    Form 1040NR 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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    The Purpose of IRS Form 8949
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    12 Top Sources of Nontaxable Income
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    Form 1099-B: Proceeds from Broker and Barter Exchange Definition
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    Form 1099-MISC: Miscellaneous Income Definition
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    Schedule A Definition
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    Form 1040-SR: Seniors Get a New Simplified Tax Form for 2019
  • Income Tax Definition
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    Top 10 Offshore Tax Havens in the Caribbean
  • The Difference Between Gross Income vs. Earned Income
  • The Difference Between Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax
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    Backup Withholding Definition
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    Form 1099-R Definition
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    Notice of Assessment (NOA)
  • Ordinary Income Definition
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    Section 7702 Definition
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    Form W-2: Understanding Your W-2 Form
  • TurboTax 2018
    Should You Let Turbo Tax Share Your Data?
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    Did You Withhold Too Little? You Could Owe Tax Penalties
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    How to Report Your Interest Income
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    Form 1040-X: Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return Definition
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    Form 706 Definition
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    Do I Have to File Taxes?
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    The Differences Among H&R Block, TurboTax, and Jackson Hewitt
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    Form 843 Definition
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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 8379: Injured Spouse Allocation Definition
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