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Personal taxes

August 19, 2024 • 5 Minute Read

What States Have Income Taxes?

Understand your state's income tax laws & potential deductions by learning about the 43 states with income taxes, and 7 states without.

Which states have income taxes?

July 29, 2024 • 5 Min Read

How Long Should I Keep Tax Records?

Every tax return and supporting forms should be kept. These include 1099s, expense tracking, W-2s, and other documents.

How long should I keep tax records?

November 28, 2023 • 4 minute read

5 Signs You Need a Tax Consultation

Those who are new to business ownership might not be fully aware of the tax implications. If you find yourself in over your head, it’s time

5 Reasons for Tax Consultation

September 13, 2023 • 7 Minute Read

How Form W-4 Applies To Your Taxes

Learn how to fill out your W-4 accurately and avoid overpaying or underpaying taxes with this comprehensive guide.

How Form W-4 Applies To Your Taxes

March 22, 2023 • 3 minute read

5 Tax Mistakes That Trigger Audits

Don't rush through your taxes. There are simple mistakes that can trigger audits. Taxfyles is a stress-free, safe way to file taxes.

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February 13, 2023 • 3 Minute Read

Tax Breaks For Middle-Class Filers

Discover the tax breaks available for middle-class filers and learn about the latest federal tax rates.

Tax Breaks For Middle-Class Filers

January 26, 2023 • 2 Minute Read

What Tax Breaks Do Educators Have?

Discover tax breaks available for educators, including the Educator Expense Tax Deduction, Lifetime Learning Credit, and more!

What Tax Breaks Do Educators Have?

January 23, 2023 • 3 Minute Read

Tax Code Updates For Retirees

Understand tax changes for retirees in 2022, including updates to RMD calculations, and higher contribution limits for retirement plans.

Tax Code Updates For Retirees

December 7, 2022 • 4 Minute Read

What To Look For In A Good Tax Professional

Finding the right tax professional can make a substantial difference when filing your taxes. But who do you choose? This blog can help you!

What To Look For In A Good Tax Professional

June 27, 2022 • 3 Minute Read

Why Is My Tax Refund Delayed?

We'll examine some of these reasons to help you understand what could delay your tax refund.

Why Is My Tax Refund Delayed?

June 10, 2022 • 8 Minute Read

What You Need To Know About Sales Taxes

Sales tax is a direct tax on the purchase of goods and services. Buyers might pay sales taxes at the national, state, or county.

What You Need To Know About Sales Taxes

January 27, 2021 • 5 Min Read

How Does Adjusted Gross Income Work?

Your AGI is determined by taking your gross income and adjusting it to account for different deductions. Simply put3 (AGI) is a measure...

How Does Adjusted Gross Income Work?

January 26, 2021 • 4 Min Read

What Should I Do If I Owe Back Taxes?

Even if you haven't paid taxes in years, it's possible to get caught up and back in the IRS's good graces. Here's how.

What Should I Do If I Owe Back Taxes?

December 2, 2020 • 3 Min Read

Flexibility for Tax Debts

Good news for those with tax debt — the IRS is offering increased options and flexibility for repaying outstanding taxes.

Flexibility for Tax Debts

May 2, 2020 • 5 Min Read

Understanding Saver’s Credit

The Saver’s Credit is designed to help those with little income to feel like their retirement contributions are worthwhile, even though...

Saver’s Credit

February 24, 2020 • 5 Min Read

How Do You Get a Tax Extension?

If you want to get a tax extension, you’ll need to file federal Form 4868, the official “Application for Automatic Extension of Time To...

How Do You Get a Tax Extension?

January 17, 2020 • 5 Min Read

8 Things to Know About Divorce and Taxes

If you’re filing for divorce, or find yourself recently divorced, it’s imperative that you understand how your changing marital status...

Divorce and Taxes

January 2, 2020 • 1 Min Read

When can I file my taxes?

The processing of your return will be declared by the IRS whenever they say. The IRS stated that the 2018 tax season opened on January 29th.

When can I file my taxes?

March 25, 2019 • 2 Min Read

Small Tax Refunds... Big Problems

As you've probably already heard from your favorite news sites, there are some changes in tax refunds this year.

Small Tax Refunds... Big Problems

October 2, 2018 • 1 Min Read

When is the last day to file taxes?

Without an active extension in place, the last day to file your tax return is the original due date for the return.

When is the last day to file taxes?

October 1, 2018 • 1 Min Read

Can I deduct my state taxes?

Deductible taxes include state and local income tax or sales tax, property tax paid during, and any other mandatory tax charged.

Can I deduct my state taxes?

October 1, 2018 • 3 Min Read

How am I taxed on crypto currencies?

Generally the IRS will treat convertible virtual currency as property using established tax principles applicable to property transactions.

How am I taxed on crypto currencies?

October 1, 2018 • 1 Min Read

What is Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)?

If you have ever prepared your own returns you have probably noticed AGI. AGI is basically your total gross income less specific deductions.

What is Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)?