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The 13 Most Common Tax Forms
Here's a cheat sheet to help you navigate the most popular tax forms.

Want More Tax-Free Income? Max Out Your Roth IRA in 2021!
An easy way to earn more money without increasing your tax bill.

How Does the IRS Calculate Your Income Tax?
Hint: You'll have to use a formula instead of a single form to find out how much you owe the IRS.

A Roth IRA Can Help Your Child Become a Millionaire Before Retirement
It's never too early to position your child for financial success.

How 2020's Payroll Tax Holiday Could Affect Your Taxes in 2021
You may have received some extra money in your paychecks over the last few months. You'll by paying it all back to the government before May of this year.

Surprise! Your Roth IRA Can Help You Buy a Home This Year
Your dream of homeownership may be closer than you think with this Roth IRA exception.

Is There Really a Marriage Tax Penalty?
How tying the knot could leave you with a bigger tax bill.

Lower Income? The 2021 Earned Income Tax Credit Can Boost Your Benefits
Don't miss out on your chance to claim one of the most lucrative credits on your tax return.

How Many Dependents Should I Claim?
Claiming dependents can lead to a bigger tax break if you understand who is eligible.

This Successful Investor Is Proof That Stocks Are the Perfect Gift
What's better than a gift that keeps on giving?

How Much Does the Average American Pay in Taxes?
Do you pay more or less taxes than the average American?

2021 Standard Deductions Are Better Than Ever!
The increase in the annual amounts make this benefit more rewarding.

Give Your Kids a Gift That Can Last a Lifetime: Dividend Stocks
It might not be the most glamorous gift, but a portfolio of dividend stocks will pay off over time.

Holiday Shopping? Don't Forget to Add Dividend Stocks to Your List!
If you're looking for something that won't go out of style next season, don't overlook the power of dividends.

How Do I Make Sure My Charitable Donation Is Tax-Deductible?
Donating to your favorite charities can lead to additional tax savings this year.

How to File Your Taxes for Free
You may be eligible to drop your tax filing costs to zero and keep more money in your pockets.

Shop Like Kanye West This Holiday Season: Buy Stocks as Gifts
If you're wondering what to buy your loved ones, you may want to follow Kanye's lead to get the best return on your gifting investment.

Now There's Even Less Reason to Throw Away Stock Gains on Taxes in 2021
You might want to think twice about selling stocks quickly after seeing the new long-term capital gains benefits.

Hit the Jackpot With NIO Stock? Don't Let Taxes Get You Down
Enjoy your stock market gains, but don't turn a blind eye to taxes.

From Poverty to Plenty: Mellody Hobson's Best Investing Tip Can Make You Wealthy
This simple investing strategy will allow you to turn pennies into profits in the stock market.