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Tax Credit vs. Tax Deduction: Which Is Better To Help You Save?

Understanding tax credits and tax deductions can help you optimize your tax return and cut your overall tax liability.

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Best Tax Software 2023

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Why Your Tax Refund Is Going To be Smaller In 2023

Why Your Tax Refund Is Going To Be Smaller In 2023

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Common IRS Where’s My Refund Questions and Errors

Common IRS Where’s My Refund Questions and Errors

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TaxAct Alternatives: 5 Other Popular Choices

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January 18, 2023

Free Tax Software 2023: Where To File Your Taxes For Free

We break down the free tax software companies that actually allow free tax filing for federal and state returns in 2023.

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January 17, 2023

H&R Block Alternatives: 5 Other Savvy Options

H&R Block is an extremely popular tax software for many individuals, but not the best for everyone. Here’s our best H&R Block alternatives.

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Best Tax Software
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Best Tax Software 2023

We’ve ranked the best tax software for 2023, including best free file, best for investors, best for landlords, best for deductions, and more!

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Tax Software Companies
January 13, 2023

Jackson Hewitt Online Review 2023

Jackson Hewitt Online offers an intuitive filing solution for people with relatively straightforward tax situations and its flat pricing includes unlimited state returns.

Picnic Tax Review
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January 12, 2023

Picnic Tax Review: Online Tax Prep From CPAs

Picnic Tax is an online platform that connects individuals and businesses with real CPAs who provide personalized tax filing and planning.

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Student Loans
January 11, 2023

How Student Loans Work: Applying, Borrowing, and Paying Back

Wondering how student loans work? Learn how to apply for them, how much money you should borrow, and the details surrounding paying them back.

Liberty Tax Review
Tax Software Companies
January 10, 2023

Liberty Tax Online Review 2023

Liberty Tax Online’s tax software is effective and comes with multiple levels of support. However, there may be more user-friendly options.

Fees you should never pay for
Budgeting
January 9, 2023

8 Fees You Should Never Pay For

When it comes to your money, there are easy ways to avoid pay for unnecessary fees. Here are eight that you should never have to pay for.

IRS Refund Schedule 2023
Taxes
January 8, 2023

Why Your 2023 Early Tax Return Will Be Delayed

IRS rules, government staffing, and more could cause your 2023 early tax return to be delayed for several weeks

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Brokerages
January 6, 2023

Top 10 Investment Companies By Assets

Before you open a brokerage account, it’s worth looking at the biggest companies and identifying what makes these companies unique.

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