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With Valentine's Day approaching, thoughts of love and romantic marriage proposals are in the air for many couples. And most Americans are fully aware that getting married will have a profound impact …

Employers and small businesses are always looking for ways to lower their tax burdens. Yet many businesses that employ workers may qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) without even reali…

A federal government shutdown can occur when the U.S. Congress doesn't pass spending legislation to continue funding government agencies and operations after the previous legislation expires. However,…

Many people wait until the last minute to file their income tax returns, whether they're taking more time to find and organize tax documents, or maybe it's just simple procrastination. Don’t be among …

While it's definitely true that generosity is its own reward, the tax benefits of charitable giving are a nice bonus. So even though you probably didn't think about taxes when you decided to donate to…

If you're a student, you may qualify for several specific education tax credits. There are also a number of additional resources available for students such as the Free Application for Federal Student…

It may sound crazy, but there are all kinds of moves you can make this time of year to pay less when you do your income taxes. We’ve compiled 12 year-end tax tips below. For most of the savings, you’l…

In conjunction with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is rising as another important day to mark on the holiday calendar. Giving Tuesday, which falls on November …

This Veteran’s Day weekend, don’t forget to thank an American hero. Whether your plans include community service or parades, please show respect and appreciation for the courageous men and women who h…