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Saving for Retirement Could Earn You a Tax Credit
If you put money into a 401(k) or IRA, the Saver's Credit may lower your tax bill. It rewards people with modest incomes for setting aside even a small amount.
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Your Kids May Mean Money Back at Tax Time: The Child Tax Credit Explained
If you have children at home, the federal Child Tax Credit could lower your tax bill or put money back in your pocket. Here is who qualifies and how to claim it for free.
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Four Free Ways to File Your Taxes and Keep More of Your Refund
You may not need to pay anyone to file. The IRS and trusted volunteers offer four free paths, and your refund stays yours.
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Never Filed a Tax Return? The IRS May Be Holding a Refund With Your Name on It
If you skipped filing in a past year, you may have left money behind. Here is the free way to find out and claim it.
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How to Find Cash That Is Already Yours, State by State
Across the country, billions in unclaimed money sits waiting for the people it belongs to. Here is a free, state by state way to check your name.
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Stuck Waiting on the IRS? There Is Free Help From a Real Person
If your refund is lost in the system or an IRS problem is causing hardship, the Taxpayer Advocate Service can step in. It is free, and it is part of the IRS.
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Fix Your Paycheck Before Year End and Skip the April Surprise
A free IRS tool checks whether the right amount of tax is coming out of your pay. Doing it now, before December, gives you time to make a change.
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The Earned Income Tax Credit: One of the Biggest Refunds Working Families Miss
If you work and earn a modest income, you may qualify for a refund boost that millions of eligible people never claim. October is a good time to check, for free.
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Missed a Tax Credit? You Can Fix a Past Return and Get the Money Back
If you skipped a credit you qualified for, the IRS lets you amend an old return for free and claim the refund you were owed.
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Five Free Minutes Could Find Cash Already in Your Name
States and the federal government hold billions in unclaimed money. Here is how to search every state for free this week.
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Billions in Unclaimed Cash Are Sitting in State Accounts. Some of It May Be Yours
Old deposits, forgotten paychecks, and refunds get handed to the states. A free five minute search can tell you if your name is on the list.
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Did a Loved One Leave Money Behind? Here Is How to Claim It Yourself, for Free
Billions in unclaimed money sits waiting in state programs. If a family member left some behind, you can search and claim it without paying a finder.
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Spend Five Free Minutes Searching Every State for Cash in Your Name
Billions in unclaimed money sit with state treasurers right now. Searching for yours is free, and this guide shows you exactly how.
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The IRS Has a New Free App to Check Your Refund From Your Phone
The IRS replaced its old app with a new one that lets you check your refund status, view your account, and more. It is free.
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Your State May Be Holding Cash With Your Name On It
Unclaimed money is real, and checking takes about five free minutes. Here is exactly how to do it this week.
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A New Federal Tax Credit Could Help Pay for Your Child's School Scholarship
The IRS has proposed rules for a new scholarship tax credit that supports private K-12 scholarships. Here is what families and donors need to know.
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Found Money a Relative Left Behind? Here Is How to Claim It for Free
If someone in your family has passed, there may be unclaimed money waiting in their name. You can search and claim it yourself without paying a finder.
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New Working Family Tax Cuts: What They Could Mean for Your Refund
The IRS is highlighting tax cuts aimed at working families. Here is what changed and how to claim what you are owed, for free.
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New Trump Accounts for Kids: What Parents Should Know Now
The IRS has published the rules for a new type of savings account for children. Here is a plain look at how it works and what you can do.
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Sold Livestock Because of Drought? You May Have More Time to Reinvest
The IRS is giving farmers and ranchers in 49 states extra time to replace drought-forced livestock sales and defer the tax. Here is what changed and what to do.
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Where Is Your Refund? How to Track It for Free with the IRS
The IRS has a free tool that shows exactly where your refund is and what each status means. Here is how to use it and what to expect.
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Third-Quarter Estimated Taxes Are Due September 15: Pay Free With IRS Direct Pay
If you earn income without tax withheld, your next estimated payment is coming up. Here is how to pay for free, no service fee, straight to the IRS.
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Third-Quarter Estimated Taxes Are Due September 15: A Plain Guide
If you earn money that has no tax taken out, you may owe an estimated payment on September 15. Here is how the free IRS system works.
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Q3 Estimated Taxes Are Due September 15: Pay Free With IRS Direct Pay
If you owe estimated taxes, the third-quarter deadline is September 15. You can pay directly from your bank account for free, no fees and no middleman.
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Money a Loved One Left Behind: How to Claim It Without a Finder Fee
When a family member passes, they may leave behind unclaimed funds. You can search for and claim this money yourself, for free.
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A Free September Paycheck Checkup Can Save You a Spring Surprise
A few minutes now can help you avoid a surprise tax bill later, and it does not cost a thing.
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Hit by a Disaster? The IRS May Have Pushed Back Your Tax Deadlines Already
If you live in an area a disaster struck, the IRS can give you more time to file and pay, often without you asking.
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New Car Loan Interest Deduction: Up to $10,000 You May Be Able to Write Off
A new IRS rule lets some drivers deduct interest on their car loan. Here is how to check if it applies to you, step by step.
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Take Five Minutes Before School Starts to Check for Family Cash With Your Name on It
Back-to-school season is a good moment to look for money and benefits your family may already be owed. Here is how to check every state for free.
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Help With Summer Cooling Bills Before Back-to-School Costs Hit
August is a pinch point for family budgets. A free federal program can help pay your electric bill so you have more room for school costs.
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Free Help Paying Your Summer Cooling Bills Before Back-to-School Costs Hit
Summer heat and school shopping can stretch a budget thin. A federal program can help cover your cooling bills, and applying is free.
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Five Minutes to Find Cash Your State May Be Holding for You
States are sitting on money that belongs to real people. Searching for your name is free, and this guide shows you how.
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Summer Cooling Bills Ran High? There May Be Free Help Before School Starts
August is a good time to ask about energy bill help so your family can head into the new school year with a little more breathing room.
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New IRS Rules Could Make Your Workplace Childcare Benefit Easier to Use
The IRS has proposed updated rules for dependent care assistance programs, the workplace benefit that helps working parents pay for childcare. Here is what changed and how to check if you qualify, for free.
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A New Federal Match Could Add Free Money to Your Retirement Savings
The Treasury and IRS say a new Saver's Match is coming. Here is who it could help and what to know now.
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A New Overtime Tax Deduction Could Lower Your Bill: Who Can Claim It
The IRS just updated its guidance on the qualified overtime deduction. Here is what changed and how to find out if it applies to you, for free.
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Did a Loved One Leave Money Behind? Here Is How to Find and Claim It for Free
Banks, states, and old accounts hold unclaimed money for people who have passed away. Their families can often claim it, and checking is free.
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When a Loved One Dies, Here Is How to Claim the Money They Left Behind
A calm, step by step guide to finding money and benefits a family member left behind, using free official tools only.
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Five Minutes This Week Could Find Money With Your Name On It
States and the federal government are holding billions in unclaimed money. Here is how to search the free databases and claim what is yours.
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Owed Late Tax Penalties? The IRS May Remove Them for You Automatically
The IRS is making penalty relief simpler, and eligible taxpayers may not have to do anything to get it. Here is what changed and how to check.