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Helpful Tips for Keeping Your Taxes In Order
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What Kinds of Tax Credit Can I Receive as a Parent?
Whether you are a new parent or have been a parent for years now, it’s no secret that childcare expenses are well, expensive! Thankfully, JLW
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What is the Process of Getting My Tax Transcript?
Are you getting a new job and need to know what you claimed on last year’s taxes? Did you want a copy of the last
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How to Prepare for Filing Your 2021 Taxes
Tax time can be both exciting and frustrating. While on one hand, you can’t wait to get your refund, there also comes a heap of
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What is a 1040-X Form & When Do I Need It?
Did you make a mistake on your 1040 tax return? Don’t worry – the IRS allows you to amend your tax returns with three years
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How Long Will it Take For Me to Get My Tax Refund?
While everyone wants a definitive answer for when they are expected to receive their tax refund, unfortunately, it is different for every single person. There
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When Do I Need to File My Taxes?
There’s no doubt that filing taxes can be intimidating. From gathering the right documents and accounting for a multitude of expenses, it can be hard