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5 Valuable Tax Deductions You Should Know About in 2024

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images At this point, a lot of people are starting to get serious about filing their 2023 taxes. And when doing yours, you may be eager to claim all of the tax deductions you're entitled to. But first, let's do a quick refresher on tax deductions, since they're often confused with tax credits.

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The Surprising Impact of Tax Law Changes on Your Refund

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images Taxes may be inevitable, but that doesn't mean they're static. In fact, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) represented a major overhaul to the tax code, but the implications from that law are far reaching -- and we still haven't seen all of them. Laws can change.

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Avoid These Mistakes When Applying for EV Tax Credits

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Image source: Getty Images Getting EV tax credits on a new or used vehicle can help you save big money when buying a car in 2024 (and since your auto insurance costs may increase, it's good to save wherever you can). Here are five mistakes to avoid when buying a car with EV tax credits. No tax credit for you.

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The 5 Biggest Tax Breaks for New York Residents

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Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash New York is known for being a high-tax state because it charges state income tax. The top New York state tax bracket for 2023 is 10.9% -- but you won't have to pay that rate unless your income is over $25 million. This can be a big advantage!

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Here's How Much the 5 Largest Tax Breaks Could Save the Average Family

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images 2024 tax season is here, and millions of Americans are gathering forms, scouring spreadsheets, and pressing "send" on their tax-filing software. If you're trying to maximize your tax breaks in 2024, it helps to look at the big picture of how tax deductions and tax credits work.

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6 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2024

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2018 2% 2017 0.3% The wage cap is rising for 2025 You may not realize it, but not all earnings are taxed for Social Security. There's a cap beyond which earnings aren't taxed. This means that someone earning $168,600 and someone earning, say, $33,168,600, will pay the same amount in taxes to Social Security.

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Navigating Tax Time: Tips for Filing Your K-1 Form

Zajac Group

For most people, tax time can be a headache—though for earners with traditional compensation packages, it can at least be fairly predictable (W-2 wages, withheld taxes, 401(k) contribution deductions, etc.). Each taxpayer receives a copy of their K-1, which they then use to complete their own tax return.

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