A Tip for Teachers: Some Educator Expenses May Be Tax-Deductible

This article was published by the IRS. The educator expense deduction allows eligible teachers and administrators to deduct part of the cost of technology, supplies and training from their taxes. They can only claim this deduction for expenses that were not reimbursed by their employer, a grant or other source. Who is an eligible educator: The [...]

Tax Filing Status

One of the first things to figure out with your taxes is which filing status to use. What counts is your status as of December 31st, not any other time of year. There are five filing statuses. Which one is yours? Single - If you're single, divorced, or legally separated as of December 31st, you're probably [...]

Tips to Avoid Tax Return Errors

Did you know that if there are mistakes on your tax return, it can take longer to get your refund? Worse yet, you may owe additional tax. One common mistake is not choosing the right filing status. You can avoid this mistake by using the IRS' Interactive Tax Assistant on IRS.gov to help you choose the [...]

Where’s My Tax Refund?

You've filed your tax return and now you're wondering, "When will I get my refund?" First, head over to IRS.gov/refund. That's where you'll find the IRS' "Where's My Refund?" tool. 24 hours after electronically filing your taxes, you can check on the status of your money on the IRS website. You can also access "Where's My [...]

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