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We Asked ChatGPT Tax Questions and Had a CPA Fact-Check the Responses
The artificial intelligence chatbot can write 5-paragraph essays and even pass business school exams. But can it help you with your 1040 Form? We asked the chatbot some tax questions and had a certified public accountant check ChatGPT’s work.
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What Is the Standard Deduction, and Which One Applies to You?
Many people hire professional help when it comes to filing their taxes to avoid dealing with complicated terminology. Here’s one of the more basic terms.
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Tax Credits Vs. Tax Deductions: How They Differ, and What to Know Before You File
It’s tax season, and Americans are trying to make sense of various tax breaks. Tax credits are generally more valuable than deductions.
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How to Figure Out the Best Time to File Your Tax Return: Don't ‘Race to the Finish Line,' Say Tax Pros
You may want a faster tax refund, but the IRS says to slow down and prepare first. Here’s the best time to file your tax return.
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The Fair Tax Act, Explained: What to Know About the Republican Plan for a National Sales Tax, Decentralized IRS
A group of House Republicans is revisiting the Fair Tax Act, which would replace certain federal taxes with a national sales tax and decentralize the IRS.
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‘Where's My Refund?': How to Track Your Tax Return And When To Expect It
Many Americans want to know “Where’s my refund?” after filing their 2022 taxes. Here’s how to track your IRS tax refund.
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College Students Are Helping People File Their Taxes for Free
VITA is an organization that partners with college students to provide free tax preparation services. Christopher Thornton, the president of the UCLA chapter, explains how it works.
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Deadlines, Refunds and More: Everything You Need to Know About 2023's Tax Season
This year, taxpayers have until April 18 to submit their returns from 2022.
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How Much Should I Pay to Prepare My Taxes?
Gonzalo Freixes, adjunct professor of accounting at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, explains the average national costs to prepare your tax return for the upcoming tax season.
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Why the $7,500 EV Tax Credit May Be Tougher to Get Starting in March
The IRS expects to issue guidance on the clean vehicle credit in March. Experts think the rules around car batteries will limit who can get the credit.
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The Best Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund in Your 20s, 30s, 40s and Beyond
Your age doesn’t necessarily impact the size of your tax refund, but it should play a factor in deciding what you do with the cash.
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Today Marks the First Day You Can File Your Taxes
Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you start preparing.
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IRS Announces Start Date for Tax Filing Season: Here Are the Key Deadlines
Here’s everything you need to know about 2023’s tax filling season
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Higher Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustments May Affect Your Taxes. Here's How to Plan
Inflation has pushed Social Security’s annual benefit increases up to historic highs for the past couple of years. That may trigger a bigger tax bill.
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2023 Tax Season Is Here. Need Help? Here it Is
The 2023 tax season starts on Jan. 23. Campaign for Working Families offers financial services and free tax preparation services to thousands throughout the region.
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What Should I Do If I Think My Tax Refund Is Delayed?
Your tax refund could be delayed if your return has errors or is incomplete, among other reasons.
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When Will I Receive My Tax Refund?
The majority of tax refunds will be distributed no more than 21 days after the IRS has received your tax return, and the agency has an online tool where you can check your refund’s status.
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Here Are the Key Deadlines for the 2023 Tax Filing Season
The official start date of the 2023 tax filing season begins Jan. 23.
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Your Tax Refund May Be Smaller This Year—Here's How to Avoid ‘Sticker Shock'
The end of Covid-era boosts to tax breaks mean you could be in for a bigger tax bill or a smaller refund.
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IRS: Taxpayers May Avoid a Surprise Tax Bill by Making a Quarterly Payment by Jan. 17
The fourth-quarter estimated tax deadline is Jan. 17. Here’s how to avoid a ‘surprise tax bill’ for 2022, according to the IRS.