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Medora Lee | Money and Personal Finance reporter
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If you haven't filed your taxes yet, now is the time to lock yourself in a room and hunker down.
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If you plan to snail mail a paper return, get your return out ASAP. With U.S. Postal System changes , it may take longer to get that valuable April 15 postmark. Since it's so close to Aprl 15, you may choose to take it to the nearest local post office, wait in line and get a handstamped postmark at the counter.
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If you plan to file electronically, you have a few more days. With that in mind, we have some tips to make sure you use that time wisely and find all the savings you can.
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Last-minute checklist for savings
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To make sure you're maximizing tax laws to your advantage, check out these tips.
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April 15 is the tax filing deadline for most taxpayers. But individuals and businesses that were hit by the severe storms and tornadoes in parts of Michigan last August now have until June 17 to file their income tax returns.
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Sometimes when people are stressed and rushed, they don't think clearly. So here's a reminder of what scams to watch out for that could end up in a mess with the IRS or your wallet. Or both.
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The IRS has its own "Dirty Dozen " tax scams. They include phishing emails, ghost tax preparers, fake tax credits and other tactics designed to steal money, personal data or tax refunds.
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If you need a break or trying to finagle a tax break, here are some unusual tax breaks people have taken or tried to take over the years.
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Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you.
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Hate paying taxes? If you live and work in different places, you could potentially be at risk of paying twice. What to know to avoid that.
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Millions of taxpayers may be owed an IRS refund for penalties or interest charged during COVID. You'll have to act quickly if you're one of them.
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Nearly half of American taxpayers are counting on an IRS refund to help with bills and debts in 2026. Here's how to get yours.
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Taxes are due by April 15 unless you file for an extension or live in states with local holidays or are affected by recent disasters.
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The April 15 tax deadline is close, but experts say there's still time to find tax savings and claim credits. You just need to know where to look.
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You might be surprised which states have the highest and lowest "effective" tax rates, a metric that measures how much of your income you pay in tax.
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A USPS change means paper tax returns might be postmarked late, leading to IRS penalties. Learn how to avoid them.
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Young people are getting tons of tax advice. But it could create more problems than solutions.
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One thing you should know is that it's actually not too late to finish funding your 2025 IRA. You just need to act quickly.
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Everyone wants a tax break. Over the years, some Americans have tested limits for what they can take as a tax deduction. Here are some they've won.
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