Category: Taxes Made Simple
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Tax Counseling for the Elderly: Free Help After 60
The IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly program offers free tax help for people 60 and older. Here is how TCE works and how to find a site near you.
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Low Income Taxpayer Clinics: Legal Help for Tax Fights
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics represent people in audits, appeals and collection fights with the IRS for free or a small fee. Here is who qualifies in 2026.
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The Earned Income Tax Credit: Do You Qualify?
The EITC is a refundable credit worth thousands for working families, and the IRS says about one in five eligible workers never claims it. Here is who qualifies.
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The New Car Loan Interest Deduction, Explained
The 2025 tax law lets many buyers deduct interest on a new car loan through 2028, no itemizing required. Here are the vehicle, loan, and income tests that decide it.
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A Mid-Year Withholding Checkup Takes Ten Minutes
July is the ideal month to run the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator. Ten minutes with a pay stub can prevent both a surprise tax bill and an oversized refund.
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The Saver’s Credit Pays You to Put Money Away
The Saver’s Credit gives lower- and moderate-income workers a tax credit worth up to half of what they put into a retirement account. Here is how it works in 2026.
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The Average Tax Refund This Year, by the Numbers
The average federal tax refund reached $3,275 through mid-April, up 11.3% from last year. Here’s what drove the jump and what a big refund really means.
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No Tax on Tips: How the New Deduction Actually Works
The tips deduction lets workers deduct up to $25,000 in qualified tips for 2025 through 2028. What counts, who qualifies, and what it doesn’t change.
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The Child Tax Credit in 2026: Amounts and Income Limits
The child tax credit is $2,200 per child for 2026, with up to $1,700 refundable. Here are the income limits, the phase-out math, and who qualifies.
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Owe the IRS? Payment Plans Start Online in Minutes
If you cannot pay a tax bill in full, the IRS lets most people set up a payment plan online in minutes. Here is how the options work and what they cost.
