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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
  • Income Tax Term Guide
You may be able to get a tax credit for childcare expenses

Form 2441 Definition

Reading your Form 2441, Child and Dependent Care Expenses, doesn’t have to be difficult. Learn how to use it when filing your tax return.
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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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    What You Need to Know About Your 2020 Taxes
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    The Purpose of IRS Form 8949

  • Income Definition

  • Cheap Ways to Get a Tax Refund Faster
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    12 Top Sources of Nontaxable Income
  • 1040 Form

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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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    W-4 Form 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

  • The Difference Between Single and Married Tax Withholding

  • Can Moving to a Higher Tax Bracket Cause Me to Have a Lower Net Income?
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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)

  • Ordinary Income Definition
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    Section 7702 Definition

  • Unearned Income Definition
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    Form W-2: Understanding Your W-2 Form
  • TurboTax 2018

    Should You Let Turbo Tax Share Your Data?

  • What are the Best Ways to Lower Taxable Income?
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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

  • 2020 Deadlines for Estimated Taxes

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    Form 706 Definition
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    Do I Have to File Taxes?

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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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    Form 4506: Request for Copy of Tax Return Definition

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    Form 2848 Definition
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